The Coin Collector

Greetings
from Pave

From all of us at Bowers and Merena
Galleries, a happy, healthful, prosperous, and
world-peaceful New Year to you and your fam¬
ily. The past year was one to remember, one of
hurt, one of healing,
one of growth, one
of retrenchment— a
fire and ice sort of
time. Hay the good
parts serve as build¬
ing blocks in the year
to come. May the un¬
fortunate parts guide
us to worthwhile ac¬
tions in the future.
May we learn the les¬
sons of history.

As part of its in¬
scription a popular Civil War token of 1 863 had
“THE BLESSINGS OF PEACE.” If anything, nu¬
mismatics is a bridge to world understanding, as
in the appreciation of art, history, romance, and
other aspects, few collectors care about the
ethnical origin or religion of other hobbyists. In
the 1950s, coins were a part of President
Eisenhower’s People-to-People Program. Per¬
haps this idea should be dusted off and revisited.

Now, as we face the new year of 2002, 1
believe emphasis during the next 12 months will
be on old-fashioned things such as— metaphori¬
cally— motherhood, apple pie, and the American
flag. There is a new sense of family, of “together¬
ness” (a word invented by McCall’s magazine a
generation ago).

Quality of life: In the last issue of the Coin
Collector, I quoted an item by Larry Krug in
Unravel the Gavel, and now I repeat a few sen¬
tences from that quote: “We all need to take the
time to think about the things we really like to
do, and then we need to make sure we take the
time to do them. We mean family vacations,
fishing trips, a walk in the woods or along the
beach, county fairs, and collecting. Perhaps now,
more than ever before, a collection can be
appreciated for the sheer personal enjoyment it
brings. A decision to start a collection, add to it,
show it to friends and family, is one of the truest
pleasures when we talk about quality of life.”

Of course, numismatics fits nicely into such
a scenario. There are few hobbies in the world
which combine the intellectual challenge, the
thrill of the chase, the ever changing scenario of
new coin designs being created, the dynamic
forming and dispersal of collections that makes
nice things available, and the warm camaraderie
of fellow enthusiasts. If you are a constant reader,
you will know that I have never worked a day in
my life! Each day I come to the office, there is
something different to do, to see, to investigate.
And, J just happen to think that Bowers and
Merena Galleries has the nicest, warmest, and
most talented staff of numismatists and other
specialists ever gathered under one roof!

Many great coins and books await you in
the following pages. New purchases abound, as
do interesting books, every title at a discount. A
great combination of quality, value, and service
await you! Call Tom Becker or Sandi Scott with
your coin order, or Mary Tocci with your book
order, and before you know it a nice package
from Bowers and Merena Galleries will arrive on
your doorstep.

New Year’s Resolution: We all resolve to
continue bringing your way a fine selection of
coins, catalogues, books, and services, to help
you appreciate what has been called the world’s
greatest hobby. Thank you very much.

Sincerely yours,

<sH-

Q. David Bowers

December 31, 2001 I
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Jo Mora and The California
Diamond Jubilee Half Dollar -

by Tom LaMarre

Several years ago the Book Club of Califor¬
nia selected Jo Mora as one of the state’s out¬
standing book illustrators. The honor, be¬
stowed nearly half a century after Mora’s death,
was for only one of his talents. He was in fact a
gifted multi-media artist, a photographer, a
prolific author, and the designer of the 1925
California Diamond Jubilee commemorative
half dollar.

Bom in Uruguay in 1876, Mora later immi¬
grated to to the United States, studied art in the
East, and worked for Boston newspapers as an
artist. In 1904 he moved to Kearns Canyon,
Arizona, to live with the Hopi and Navajo In¬
dians. Mora learned their languages and photo¬
graphed and painted an ethnological record, es¬
pecially of the Kachina ceremonial dances.
(Unfortunately, the copying or publishing of
Mora’s photographs of the ceremonial dances is
still something of a taboo.) Today the Jo Mora
Collection in the Cline Library Special Collec¬
tions and Archives at Northern Arizona Uni¬
versity consists of more than 600 photographs
and negatives.

In 1907, Mora opened a studio in Pebble
Beach, California. Eventually he published
three books: A Log of the Spanish Main, Trail
Dust and Saddle Leather, and Californios.

In the 1920s Mora was called upon to design
a half dollar celebrating the 75 th anniversary of
California statehood. California officially be¬
came a territory at the end of the Mexican-
American War, Feb. 2, 1848. This was just
nine days before gold was discovered at Sutter’s
Mill. As gold fever swept the nation,
California's population soared. The first federal
census conducted in Cahfornia in 1860
counted more than 300,000 residents. The
population had almost tripled since 1847.

Many of the miners stayed in California
after the gold rush days. Some were smitten

by the area’s natural beauty and mild climate.
Others were bankrupt and had no choice in
the matter. Gradually the state once known
mainly for gold mining became dotted with
ranches and farms. By the 192u.,, trade and
business had also taken firm root, and the
motion picture industry was beginning to
flourish.

Still, no doubt catering to America’s fascina¬
tion with anything related to the forty-niners,
Jo Mora decided to place images from the gold
mining days on California's Diamond Jubilee
half dollar. The obverse depicts a kneeling
miner panning for gold. The reverse pictures a
grizzly bear.

Miner and grizzly bear motifs also figure
prominently in California’s Great Seal. De¬
signed by Major R.S. Garnett of the U.S.
Army, the seal was adopted at the Constitu¬
tional Convention of 1849, before California
became a state in June 1850. The seal depicts a
miner working near the Sacramento River,
under the gaze of Minerva, the Roman goddess
of wisdom. A grizzly bear rests at her feet as
ships ply the river.

The California seal’s portrayal of the grizzly
bear, in turn, was inspired by the Bear Flag, first
raised June 14, 1846, at Sonoma by a group of
American settlers revolting against Mexican rule.
Pioneer John Bidwell, who recorded many of the
events surrounding the “Bear Flag Revolt” and
about the raising of the Bear Flag, wrote:

“Another man left at Sonoma was William
L. Todd, who painted, on a piece of brown
cotton, a yard and a half or so in length, with
old red or brown paint that he happened to
find, what he intended to be a representation of
a grizzly bear. This was raised to the top of the
staff, some 70 feet from the ground. Native
Californians looking up at it were heard to say
‘Coche,’ the common name among them for
pig or shoat.”

The original Bear Flag, held by the Society
of California Pioneers, was destroyed in the
Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of
1906.

Interestingly, the California grizzly bear,
Ursus California, became the official state animal
in 1953. However, the last grizzly bear in Cali¬
fornia was tracked down and killed in August
1922, in Tulare County.

The California Diamond Jubilee half dollar
issued a few years later was only moderately
popular. Fewer than 90,000 were sold. Appro¬
priately, all were struck at the San Francisco
Mint.

Jo Mora died in Monterey, California in
1947. Although the commemorative half
dollars he designed are now more than 75
years old, occasional offerings of “new”
Mora-related items continue to appear on
the market. Among them is the recent biog¬
raphy of Mora titled Carmel’s Cowboy Artist,
by Bonnie Gartshore, a poet and feature
writer for the Monterey County Herald. The
book was published in a numbered edition of
112 copies.

Also offered recently were limited edition
reprints of Mora’s classic 1930s posters
“Sweethearts of the Rodeo” and “Indians of
North America.” Both were quickly sold out,
a testament to the enduring appeal of Jo
Mora’s artistry.

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COLONIAL AND EARLY
AMERICAN COINS

Delightful 1652 Noe-29
Pine Tree Shilling
Small Planchet Variety
1652 Massachusetts Bay Colony. Pine Tree shil¬
ling. Noe-29. Small Planchet. EF-40 (PCGS).
An exceptional example of this important variety,
a lovely specimen with pleasing medium gray sur¬
faces. This is one of the largest planchets seen for
this small planchet variety, with this coin among the

finer examples known . 4,650

1773 Virginia halfpenny. Breen-180. With
Period, Seven Harp strings. MS-64 RB
(PCGS). Lovely medium brown with consider¬
able faded red lustre. A popular colonial type is¬
sue, one of the relatively few that are often

available in higher quality . 1,195

1760 Hibernia-Voce Populi. Breen-227, Nelson-
3, Zelinka-7E. “VOOE” spelling; not an error,
but caused by a die break connecting the top and
bottom of the opening in a normal letter C. VF-
25 (PCGS). Satiny medium brown surfaces. 379
1740-P French Colonies. Sou marque. Breen-540.
AU-55. Pewter gray surfaces with golden high¬
lights. These were made of billon, a composition
of 25% silver and 75% copper. The sou marques
were struck in extensive quantities and circulated
in colonial America, including Canada and Loui¬
siana . 395

Impressive 1776 Continental Dollar
1776 Continental dollar. Breen-1095,
Newman 3-D. E.G. Fecit. Pewter. AU-50

(PCGS). Deep gray surfaces with lustrous fight
gray around the devices. A few fight surface marks
are present. An attractive example of this ever-
popular, highly desirable issue. These so-called
dollars were produced as a prototype for a hard
currency to replace existing paper money in cir¬
culation in the colonies. Long considered SI coins
as a substitute for SI paper notes, although some
have suggested they were meant to be a smaller
denomination. This variety is signed by the art¬
ist, Elisha Gallaudet, with his signature appearing
as E.G. FECIT . 18,750

Delightful 1786 New Jersey Copper

1786 New Jersey copper. Maris-20N. EF-45

(PCGS). Lovely olive-brown surfaces with ex¬
ceptional aesthetic appeal. First coinage date for
the Newjersey coppers, a state issue that was con¬
tinued through 1788 . 2,950

1787 Newjersey copper. M-32T. EF-40. Well

centered with medium brown surfaces. Believed
to have been minted by Thomas Goadsby and
Albion Cox at Rahway Mills . 1,095

1787 New Jersey copper. M-46e. Small
Planchet, Plain Shield. EF-45 (PCGS). At¬
tractive medium brown surfaces. Attributed to
Thomas Goadsby and Albion Cox at the Rahway

Mills coinage facility . 1,195

1786 Vermont copper. Ryder-9. Rarity-4+.
Baby Head. F-12. Struck on an irregular planchet
(as always seen) from naively prepared dies — a
typical “rustic” Vermont copper, this being an
early entry into the portrait series, having a simple,
childlike portrait . 1,175

corner of the clock. The reverse rim at 6:00 is
imperfect, as often seen . 3,245

1794 Franklin Press token. Breen-1165. AU-55

(PCGS). Superb medium brown with glossy sur¬
faces and outstanding visual appeal for the issue.
Typical die break on press. This American-asso¬
ciated token was struck in 1794 for the printing
firm of Cox and Bayfiss, printers who used the
same press young Ben Franklin worked on dur¬
ing his 1726 stay in London, a device which cur¬
rently resides in the Smithsonian Institution. A
specimen of this popular issue to please the type
collector or advanced colonial specialist . 575

1795 Talbot, Allum & Lee cent. Breen-1035.

AU-58 (PCGS). Lovely medium brown surfaces.
Few Talbot, Allum, and Lee cents circulated to
any degree, with most surviving examples in
higher grades, generally at least EF. A large quan¬
tity of these tokens were sold to the United States
Mint for use to produce half cents . 595

1787 Fugio cent. Kessler Newman-16-H.l.
Rarity-6. United States. Four Cinquefoils.
EF-40 (PCGS). Attractive with nice details for
the grade. An elusive variety for the Fugio special¬
ist . 1,195

1787 Fugio cent. KN-104-FF. New Haven
“restrike.” MS-65 RB (PCGS). Brilliant red
and brown. Very attractive. This coin was the
subject of a curious caper involving C. Wyllys
Betts, Horatio Rust, and perhaps a few others. If
the buyer of this piece would like expanded de¬
tail, a letter to the editor (QDB) will bring a little
“file.” . . . 1,495

HALF CENTS

Especially Nice 1794 Half Cent

1794 Breen-la. Cohen-la. Rarity-3. EF-45

(PCGS). Medium brown surfaces. An especially
nice, especially high-grade 1794 half cent. Although
the half cents of the following year, 1795, often or
even usually come “nice,” this is not true for 1794.
The present coin is truly exceptional . 3,695

Affordable 1796 Half Cent Rarity
1796 B-2, C-2. With Pole. AG-3, or better de¬
scribed as G-5 obverse, FR-2 reverse. Minute
surface roughness is visible as nearly always seen. '
This is an entirely pleasing low-grade example of
an important rarity. Perhaps only 125 to 150 ex¬
amples of this date, comprising two die varieties,
may be traced today. Rarity similar to the famous
and popular 1794 silver dollar, although not
nearly as expensive. Most of the survivors, like this

example, are very low grade . 5,950

1803 B-3, C-3. VG-10. Pleasing fight to medium
brown surfaces with a few very minor imperfec¬
tions. Although a common variety, this example
illustrates a very early die state, and is quite scarce

as such . 89

1806 B-3, C-l. Small 6, Stemless. MS-60
(NGC). Sharply detailed with mottled tan and
dark brown surfaces. Much scarcer in high qual¬
ity than the usually seen Large 6 variety . 995

1808 B-3, C-3. VF-30. Nicely struck with choco¬
late brown surfaces. Scarce in higher grades. 595

Important 1811 Half Cent
1811 B-2, C-2. Rarity-3. Net VF-35; sharpness
slightly finer. Now with lovely dark tan over lighdy
cleaned surfaces. Minor hairlines are visible. As always,
your complete satisfaction is guaranteed . 2,500

Mint State 1789 Mott Token
1789 Mott token. Breen-1020. Thick planchet.
MS-63 (PCGS). Deep and glossy chestnut brown
surfaces with full lustre, an exceptionally high-grade
for this issue. An arcing depression crosses the
reverse, apparently from a partial planchet cut.
Late die state with heavy internal cud at upper left

Lustrous 1825 Half Cent
1825 B-2, C-2. MS-64 BN. An outstanding example
with deep olive lustre and pale bluish iridescence. This

is a very elusive issue in Mint State . 1 ,850

1828 B-l, C-3. 13 Stars. MS-64 BN (PCGS).
Lovely medium brown surfaces. This is a most
important opportunity for type collectors. . 695

Eagle Albums

for certified coins

Eagle certified albums accommodate all
popular certified coins in a single album.
PCGS, NGC, and ICG holders all fit
snugly in the album pockets. The smaller
ANACS slabs are held snugly in the
album pockets with optional foam U-
shaped adaptors. Each heavy duty clear
rigid page holds 9 certified coins and
allows viewing from both sides.

EAGLE-27: 3 -Page certified album
(holds 27 coins). $22.50.

1829 B-l, C-l. F-12. Olive-brown surfaces. .. 56

1832 B-2, C-2. VF-25. Pleasing chestnut brown

surfaces . 75

1833 B-l, C-l. MS-64 BN (PCGS). Beautiftil

brown surfaces with green and rose highlights.
Although a common issue, most examples are cir¬
culated or in low Mint State grade levels. Among
all half cents of the type in higher grades, this date
is generally one of the most attractive . 595

1835 MS-65 BN (PCGS). A sharply struck and
very attractive piece. Uniform deep brown. An
excellent choice for the collector who enjoys
natural appearing coins . 879

1835 B-2, C-2. MS-64 BN (PCGS). Sharply
struck with lustrous dark brown obverse. The
reverse is fighter tan with iridescent highlights.
Exquisite detail and excellent lustre . 525

1850 B-l , C-l. MS-61 BN (NGC). A weft struck ex¬
ample with pleasing medium brown surfaces. A slight
haze suggests the surfaces have not been cleaned or
tampered with. Specialists consider this date scarcest
of all circulation strike Braided Hair half cents. 395

1797 Sheldon-131 Cent
Stemless Wreath Breen-27
1797 Sheldon-131, Breen-27. Rarity-2. No
Stems, Reverse of 1797. EF-40 (PCGS). Pleas¬
ing dark brown surfaces. A lovely high-grade
specimen of this distinctive stemless type — a clas¬
sic for many years. The obverse die is instantly
recognized by a prominent curved die break from
the left border . 3,495

Nearly Mint State 1802 S-230 Cent
Breen-8

1802 S-230, B-8. AU-55 (PCGS). Light brown

surfaces with tan highlights. Very close to Mint
State. Ideal for the date and variety and a perfect
candidate for the type collector . 2,995

Attractive 1803 S-258 Cent
Breen-17

1803 S-258, B-17. Small Date, Large Fraction.

EF-45. Attractive medium brown surfaces with
tan highlights. A pleasing coin that will nicely
answer the connoisseur’s call for a high-grade
example of this date and variety . 1,695

1805 S-267, B-l. Net EF-40, Sharpness and qual¬
ity of AU-50 or slightly finer, but with a hint of
microscopic porosity in places. Still, a beautiful
example. Superb medium tan with some deeper
highlights. This is an “eye-catcher” of a large cent,
and definitely a strong value for the grade. Your
complete satisfaction guaranteed . 1,395

Small Date 1812 Large Cent
Breen-3

1812 S-288, B-3. Small Date. EF-40 (PCGS).
Well centered chocolate brown surfaces. An at¬
tractive example of the scarce Classic Head type
and perfectly acceptable for the date or type col¬
lector . 1,795

Choice 1817 N-9 Large Cent
Well Struck and Beautiful
1817 Newcomb-9. 13 Stars. MS-64 BN. Well
struck with iridescent surfaces. This is a slightly
scarcer die marriage and will serve as a nice addi¬
tion to the specialist’s collection . 1,695

1817 N-14. 13 Stars. MS-63 BN. Lovely light tan
surfaces. A candidate for the type or date collec¬
tor . 629

1820 N-13 Large Date. MS-65 BN (PCGS).
Sharply struck with highly lustrous tan surfaces
accented by pale blue toning. Among Randall
Hoard varieties from 1816 to 1820, this die vari¬
ety is the most sharply detailed, a wonderful can¬
didate for the type collector . . 1 ,195

1820 N-13. MS-64 RB. Lustrous red and brown
with attractive iridescent colors. A wonderful
example of this Randall Hoard variety. ... 1,295

1821 N-l. EF-40 BN (NGC). Deep chocolate

brown surfaces. A lovely high-grade example of
the second rarest date (1823 being the rarest)
among later copper cents 1816-1857. Not often
do we have one this nice! . 1,295

Notable 1823 Restrike
Ex Naftzger Collection
1823 Restrike MS-65 RD. A wonderful example with
fully prooflike orange surfaces and just a hint of de¬
lightful pale blue toning on the highest points. The
various cent restrikes were the subject of a talk pre¬
sented by Mark Borckardt at the 1 996 AN S Coinage
of the Americas Conference. Nice pedigree! .2,150
1830 N-4. Large Letters. AU-55. Lustrous chest¬
nut brown with exceptional aesthetic appeal. 595
1837 N-13. Rarity-2+. Plain Hair Cords. MS-
64 BN. Dark bluish steel lustre with considerable

faded orange mint lustre . 1,275

1840 Large Date. N-8. MS-64 RB. A wonder¬
ful example with fight pinkish orange lustre and
attractive brown toning. Splashes of pale blue add
to the appeal of this choice cent. Late die state

with numerous prominent obverse rim breaks

from 1:00 to 6:00 . 975

1840 Large over small 18. N-2. F-12. Evenly worn
with pleasing medium brown surfaces . 29

1850 N-12. MS-64 RD (PCGS). Deep orange

mint lustre with a few small spots on the ob¬
verse . 1,295

1851 N-2. MS-65 BN (NGC). Lovely olive-

brown with considerable faded orange lustre. A
desirable example . 875

1853 N-3. MS-65 BN (NGC). Lustrous medium

brown surfaces. Very nicely struck . 745

1853 N-10. MS-65 RB (NGC). A wonderful ex¬
ample for the date or type collector, exhibiting
nearly full orange lustre with traces of fight brown
toning on the high points of the design. An im¬
portant opportunity . 850

1857 N-l. Large Date. MS-65 BN. Considerable
faded orange lustre on both obverse and reverse. A
lovely example of the final large cent issue. 1,375
1857 N-l. Large Date. MS-64 RB. This won¬
derful example has very nearly full mellow orange
mint lustre just beginning to fade to attractive
fight brown. Examples of this final issue are sel¬
dom encountered with orange lustre . 1,375

Amazing 1868 Large Cent Rarity
Gem Copper Proof
Fewer than a Dozen Known to Us
First We Have Offered in Years
1868 Pollock-676, Judd-611. Proof-65 BN
(PCGS). One of the very finest of only a few we
have ever seen. Large copper cent of the circa 1843-
1857 Braided Hair style, but dated 1868. Struck
after cents of this format were officially discontin¬
ued, to create a rarity for numismatists, in the style
of the 1913 Liberty Head nickel, 1884 and 1885
trade dollars, and related items. We are unable to
account for even a dozen different specimens, at
least one of which is impounded in a museum
(American Numismatic Society). The present
piece has been consigned to us as we go to press.
For the forthcoming book, More Adventures with
Rare Coins, Dave Bowers has created a chapter on
this great rarity — calling it “antipodal to the 1804
dollar,” in that just about everyone knows about
the famous, classic 1804, but relatively few are
aware of the 1868 large cent. Just as a set of Liberty
Head nickels cannot be truly complete without an
1913, a set of large copper cents cannot be truly
complete without an 1 868. This is the first we have
offered in a long time! . . 28,750

Flying Eagle Cents

1857 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant. A lovely specimen
of the first circulating year of the new Flying Eagle
design. Released to the public on May 25, 1857,
the coins became instantly popular . 1,395

1857 MS-60. Lustrous tan surfaces with hints of
gold highlights . 295

1857 AU-55. Sharply defined with medium brown
surfaces . 209

1857 AU-50. A pleasing dark tan example. ... 185

1857 EF-45. Dark brown surfaces . 145

1857 Doubled die obverse EF-45 (ANACS). A well
struck and problem free example of this interest¬
ing variety. Pleasing medium tan surfaces. ..129

Amazing 1857 Clashed Die Cent
Obverse Clashed with Half Dollar Die

1857 From die clashed with Liberty Seated half
dollar, and showing traces of the half dollar
design. MS-66 (NGC). This piece exhibits
traces of clashed dies with a Liberty Seated half dol¬
lar, one of three very curious and related pieces of
this year. Details are to be found in the Snow and
Bowers texts on the subject (or will be sent gratis
to the purchaser, on request). An exceptionally
high-grade specimen of this American classic — a
“must have” for the advanced collector! .. 8,750

Beautiful 1857 Cent with
Half Dollar Clash

1857 From die clashed with Liberty Seated half
dollar, and showing traces of the half dollar
design. MS-63. Another desirable and very lus¬
trous example of this intriguing variety, which
shows traces of clashed dies with a Liberty Seated
half dollar die. A great “story coin” for the special¬
ist, and without doubt, one of the most curious and
fascinating varieties in any series of this era. 1 ,895

1857 From die clashed with a Liberty Seated half dol¬

lar die and showing traces of the half dollar design.
VF-30. Pleasing grayish tan surfaces . 385

1858/7 Overdate. VF-35 (PCGS). A pleasing ex¬
ample of the only overdate in the Flying Eagle
cent series . 795

1858 Large Letters. AU-55. A lustrous fight tan

example . 219

1858 Small Letters. AU-50. A delightful medium
tan example . 195

Indian Head Cents

I860 Pointed Bust. AU-50. Attractive with very

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light tan surfaces. Scarcer of the two bust tip va¬
rieties of this year . 139

1860 Rounded Bust. MS-64 (PCGS). Lovely light

tan lustre with sharp design features. The wreath
at lower left reverse is partially obhterated due to
foreign material on the die . 345

1861 MS-60 (PCGS). Golden tan with a hint oflilac
toning. A delightful example of this scarce issue,
considered scarcest of the copper-nickel series. 179

1861 AU-55. Sharply struck with traces of gold lus¬
tre . 175

1861 AU-50. Pleasing gold surfaces with splashes of
darker brown . 159

1861 EF45. Very pleasing surfaces for the grade and

having great eye appeal . 99

1862 MS-65 (PCGS). A glittering gem Mint State

example of an ever popular issue. Pale rose irides¬
cence graces honey gold surfaces. A lovely ex¬
ample of what the old timers in the hobby refer
to as “white” cents . 975

1862 MS-65 (NGC). Highly lustrous and sharply
struck. Lovely light golden tan surfaces. Consid¬
ered a common date among the copper-nickel
issues, however, still elusive in gem quality. 975

1862 MS-63. Sharply struck with lustrous light tan
surfaces. A popular choice for type collectors. 145

1862 AU-58. Lustrous golden tan . 79

1862 AU-53. Pleasing light tan surfaces . 65

1863 MS-65 (NGC). Lustrous with fall diamonds on

the ribbon and fall lines on the shield. An exceptional
gem example for the date or type collector . 995

1863 AU-50. Pleasing olive-tan surfaces . 55

1864 Copper-nickel. AU-58. A well struck ex¬

ample with medium tan surfaces. No heavy marks
or other detracting features . 99

1864 Bronze. MS-60. Outstanding quality with

sharp design details and lustrous surfaces . 99

1864 Bronze. EF-40. Choice olive-brown sur¬
faces . 59

Gem MS-65 RB 1864-L Indian Cent
1864 Lon Ribbon. MS-65 RB (PCGS). Lustrous
red and brown surfaces. This is an outstanding
gem example with considerable aesthetic appeal.

Seldom found so nice . 1 ,595

1 864 L on Ribbon. MS-63BN. A nice glossy brown
piece. Well struck and having exceptional eye ap¬
peal. An affordable example of this very popular
issue . 465

1 864 L on Ribbon. VF-30. A pleasant example with

medium brown surfaces . 185

1 865 Fancy 5. MS-65 BN (PCGS). Attractive sur¬

faces with some red visible. A popular issue from
the close of the Civil War . 395

1865 Fancy 5. MS-63 RB. Sharply struck with consid¬
erable orange lustre blended with olive-brown. 149
1865 Fancy 5. AU-55. Dark olive and attractive. 59
1865 Fancy 5. AU-50. Pleasing light brown sur¬
faces. : . 49'

1865 Fancy 5. Doubled 65. EF-45. Olive-brown. 35
1865 Fancy 5. VF-30. Chestnut brown and ma¬
hogany . 25

1865 Plain 5. AU-55. Olive and chestnut brown. 59

1866 MS-65 RB (NGC). An attractive example of
this scarcer issue. The obverse shows about 30%
of the original mint red mixed with light tan. The
reverse is about 80% red. As the grade suggests,
the coin is free of any detracting marks. .. 1 ,095

1866 AU-55. Choice olive-brown surfaces. A

pleasing example of this scarce date, first in a se¬
ries of scarce and rare date Indian cents . 245

1867 MS-64 RB (NGC). About 50% mint red

mixed with light tan. A well struck example with
excellent eye appeal . 575

1867 MS-63 RB (PCGS). Approximately 30%

mint red mixed with pleasant light tan. Nicely
struck with excellent eye appeal . 359

1867MS-63BN (PCGS) . Medium brown surfaces
with some red visible in the protected areas. A
scarcer date . 329

1 868 AU-50. Sharply struck with olive-brown sur¬
faces . 195

1868 EF-45. Very clean and appealing surfaces for

the grade. A glossy medium tan piece . 145

Bold 1869/9 Recut Date Indian Cent
1869/9 MS-66 BN (NGC). A well struck example
with even medium brown surfaces. Highlights of
red peek out around the rims. An impressive gem
example that is certain to find a home in the
connoisseur’s collection . 1,895

1869 MS-65 RB (NGC). More red than brown. A

beautiful mixture of mint red and light tan. A glossy
piece without detracting features. A welcome ad¬
dition to most any set of Indian cents . 845

1869 EF-40. Glossy medium tan surfaces. Slight

even wear and problem free surfaces. Sure to
please quality . 279

1870 MS-63 BN. Lustrous brown with some red

visible . 485

1870 Doubled Die reverse. EF-40. FS-008.7. At¬

tractive mahogany surfaces with fighter tan high¬
lights . 425

1871 MS-64 RB. Sharply struck with slighdy re¬

flective surfaces. Pleasing orange lustre is inter¬
mingled with olive-brown. A desirable example
of this elusive issue . 875

1872 Indian Cent

1872 MS-64 RB (NGC). At least 75% mint red
mixed with fight tan. A beautiful example of this
popular issue. No detracting marks and having the
natural look that appeals to many collectors. 1,245
1872 MS-62 BN (NGC). Some hints of mint red

“You Should Own This Coin”

1923 Hawaiian

Often referred to as the “King of Silver
Commemoratives,” the Hawaiian half dol¬
lar was issued to commemorate the 150th
anniversary of the discovery of the islands
by Captain James Cook in 1 778. This is the
only United States commemorative coin
issued by a group residing in a territory
rather than a state.

Only 9,958 regular issue coins plus 50
sandblast Proofs were struck making the
Hawaiian commemorative the lowest mint¬
age of all the various commemorative types
produced from 1892 through 1954. How
the coins were distributed contributed to
its almost instant recognition as a scarce
and prized item. Half the mintage was re¬
served for distribution on the Hawaiian
Islands with the rest being sold in the United
States. Purchases were limited to five coins
per customer at the issue price of $2 per
coin. This method of wide distribution re¬
sulted in collectors and dealers willingly

Commemorative

paying a premium to obtain examples of
this beautiful and exotic coin.

As with many commemorative issues,
the elements included in the design of the
Hawaiian half dollar have considerable his¬
toric significance. A Hawaiian resident, Miss
Juliette Mae Fraser of Honolulu, assembled
the obverse and reverse subject matter into
a beautiful design. As a young collector, I
was shown one of these valuable coins and
asked if I could find the eight volcanoes.
After a few minutes I gave up and was then
told to look at the triangular symbols on
each side of the words HALF DOLLAR.
There they were!

Because of its rarity, the Hawaiian com¬
memorative is prized in any grade. A good
number of the surviving specimens from
have been cleaned. The salty air that perme¬
ates the islands is not kind to coins and
many of the commemoratives quickly ac¬
quired unattractive toning.

For many collectors, the “Hawaiian”
serves as the primary challenge to complet¬
ing a commemorative collection. Ideally, it
should be the first coin purchased, but is
often missing from an otherwise complete
set.

It’s safe to say that if you wished to limit
your collection to include a single com¬
memorative, the 1928 Hawaiian would be
the obvious choice.

and otherwise glossy tan surfaces. This piece has
strong eye appeal for the grade. A small and faint
scratch on the cheek is perhaps the reason this

coin received a lower grade . 599

1872 F-12. Attractive fight brown. A scarce date. 309

1872 VG-10 (ANACS). Medium brown sur¬
faces . 139

1873 Closed 3. MS-64 RB. Brilliant red and

brown. Very pleasing in every respect . 850

1873 Open 3. MS-65 RB (NGC). Lustrous red
and brown surfaces . 1 ,345

1873 Open 3 MS-63 RB (PCGS). A truly beauti¬

ful coin with generous amounts of mint red
mixed with fight tan. Nearly fall red on the re¬
verse. Well struck and sure to please . 279

1874 MS-65 BN (PCGS). Medium brown surfaces

with a hint of red at the periphery. A very pleas¬
ing specimen . 675

1874 MS-64 RB. Lustrous red and brown. ... 395
1874 AU-55. A pleasing medium brown example
with glossy surfaces and strong eye appeal. . 139
1874 AU-50. Sharply struck with pleasing olive-
brown. surfaces. ... ...... /e,„ . v,..,129

1874 AU-50. A medium tan example with a few scat¬
tered marks. Offered at a most reasonable price. 119

1875 MS-65 RB (PCGS). About 50% mint red

mixed with fight tan. An appealing example of
this scarce issue . 895

1875 MS-63 RB. Lustrous red and brown. ... 295
1875 MS-63 RB. Mint red mixed with fight tan. A
slight haze suggests pristine, natural surfaces. 299

1875 EF-45. A lovely example with pleasing me¬
dium brown surfaces . 99

1876 MS-65 RB. Very attractive with about 90%
red. A beautiful Indian Head cent from the cen¬
tennial year of American independence .. 1,195

1877 VF-35 (PCGS). Pleasing medium brown sur¬

faces. A very nice example at the grade level. An
affordable way to own the consummate rarity in
the Indian cent series . 1,195

1877 F-15 (ANACS). Nice attractive medium

brown surfaces . 995

1878 MS-65 RB (PCGS). Lustrous red and brown

surfaces with lots of red on both sides . 895

1878 MS-64 RB (PCGS). Light and glossy tan sur¬

faces with some mint red around the devices on
the obverse. More brown than red. Well struck
and having outstanding eye appeal . 495

1879 MS-63 RD (PCGS). Exceptional mint redness.

A well struck and spot free example. This beautiful
coin has outstanding eye appeal. An unusual op¬
portunity to acquire a wonderful coin . 679

1879 MS-62 BN. Medium brown surfaces with a

whisper of red visible . 105

1879 AU-53. Nice medium brown surfaces. A very

pleasing coin for the grade . 79

1879 EF-45. Chestnut brown . 69

1879 AU-53. Medium brown, well struck, and

pleasing . 65

1 880 MS-62 BN . Lustrous brown surfaces with red

highlights . 85

1880 AU-50. Medium tan obverse with darker

brown reverse . 39

1881 MS-65 RD (NGC). Lustrous red with a few

fly specks noted for accuracy . 895

1881 MS-64 RD (PCGS). Blazing mint red with no
major marks or spots. Sensational eye appeal. A
nice choice for the type set builder who would
like something a little different . 395

1881 AU-55 A pleasing medium tan piece . 29

1883 MS-65 RB (NGC). Lustrous medium brown

surfaces with red highlights . 285

1882 MS-60 BN. Attractive glossy brown surfaces

with some iridescent toning highlights . 39

1883 MS-64 BN. Lustrous brown . 165

1883 AU-55. Glossy medium tan surfaces . 29

1883 AU-58. Some pleasant mint red remains.

Glossy and appealing . 42

1884 Proof-65 RB (NGC). The obverse is 95% red
while the reverse is about 50% red. A nice ex¬
ample . 479

1884 Proof-64 RB (PCGS). Brick red and brown
surfaces. A lovely specimen that offers “a lot of
coin for the money.” . 299

1884 MS-64 RB (NGC). Lustrous and mostly
red . 239

1884 MS-64 BN. Pleasing medium brown sur¬
faces . 165

1 884 MS-62 BN. A very attractive piece with some
hints of mint red within the obverse lettering. 99

1884 AU-50. Medium tan surfaces and nice. .. 32

1 885 MS-62 BN. A sharply struck piece with pleas¬
ant glossy brown surfaces . 100

1886 Type 1. AU-55. A well struck example with

pleasant medium brown surfaces . 139

Important 1886 Type 2 Indian Cent

1886 Type 2. MS-64 RB (PCGS). Hints of mint

red around the devices. Beautiful glossy surfaces.
A most appealing example of this scarce and
popular variety . 1,195

1 887 MS-62 BN. Deep steel blue with considerable

orange lustre . 65

1887 AU-55 Medium brown with glossy sur¬
faces . 32

1888 MS-64 BN. Well struck with attractive brown

surfaces . 185

1888 AU-55 A natural medium brown example. 35

Scarce 1888/7 Indian Cent

1888/7 G-4 (ANACS). Though exhibiting consid¬
erable wear, the surfaces are problem free for the
grade. The overdate feature is clearly visible un¬
der the final 8 . 1,895

Blazing 1889 Indian Cent
1889 Proof-65 RD (NGC). A full red example
with some wonderful rose highlights on Miss Lib¬
erty. Very difficult to locate in this high-grade
with full mint red (although in lower grades the

1889 is easy enough to find) . 1,995

1889 MS-63 RB. Virtually fall red with a few tiny
spots and blemishes . 99

1889 AU-55. Intermingled tan, chestnut, and dark

brown . 29

1 890 AU-53 Pleasing medium brown and defect

free . 22

1890 AU-50. Light tan surfaces . 25

1891 MS-64 RB (PCGS). About 30% mint red

mixed with fight tan, having a pleasant natural
appearance . 185

1891 MS-63 BJB About 20% mint red. Pleasing

quality . 89

1891 MS-63 BN. Lustrous brown with some red
visible . 70

1891 AU-55 A pleasing medium brown ex¬
ample . 29

1892 Proof-64 RB (NGC). Lustrous rich brown

surfaces with red highlights . 349

1892 Proof-64 RB (PCGS). A mostly red piece

with very flashy and appealing surfaces . 285

1892 MS-62 RB At least 80% mint red and very

pleasing quality . 69

1892 AU-58. Lustrous dark brown with bluish

highlights . 29

1892 AU-50. Light tan and nice . 25

1892 EF-45. Light tan . 16

1894 Proof-63 RB (PCGS). Hints of mint red
mixed with fight tan. A very affordable Proof In¬
dian cent . 189

1 894 EF-45. Having a natural appearance. Medium

brown . * . 49

1896 MS-62 RB. Some mint red mixed with tan and
having iridescent toning with a bluish tinge. .. 39
1892 MS-62 BN. Lustrous brown surfaces . 35

1895 MS-62 RB. A beautifully toned piece having
mint red mixed with iridescent blue toning. 39

1895 AU-58. Medium brown color and pleasing. 25

1895 AU-55. A well struck, medium brown ex¬
ample . 25

1896 AU-58. A medium brown piece with glossy

surfaces . 26

1896 AU-55. Glossy brown with faint mint red

around the devices . 22

1897 AU-58. Light tan surfaces . 25

1898 MS-61 RB. Nearly fall, somewhat subdued,

mint red surfaces . 35

1898 AU-58. A nice medium brown piece with a

natural look . 25

1899 MS-64 PD. An outstanding example with

blazing fight orange lustre . 145

1899 MS-64 RB. Nearly fall red with fight brown
toning . 89

1899 MS-64 BN. Deep chocolate brown with
splashes of orange lustre . 65

1899 MS-63 RB. Considerable orange lustre with
splashes of brown toning . 65

1899 MS-63 BN. Lustrous medium brown with
hints of orange mint color . 55

1899 AU-58. Olive and tan with considerable or¬
ange lustre . 25

1900 AU-58. Glossy medium brown surfaces. 22

1901 MS-62 RD. Slightly mellowed fall mint red

surfaces . 49

1901 MS-62 RB. About 50% mint red mixed with
fight tan . 29

1901 AU-58. Glossy medium tan surfaces . 22

1902 MS-64 RB. At least 90% mint red. Great eye

appeal . 99

1902 AU-50. Slight wear. Medium brown . 22

1903 MS-63 RB. Lustrous red and brown . 49

1903 MS-63 BN. Pleasing brown surfaces . 39

1903 AU-58. Lustrous chocolate brown . 22

1904 MS-66 RB (NGC). Lustrous with 90%
red . 495

1904 AU-58. Steel brown with lilac lustre . 22

1905 MS-63 RD. Slightly mellowed fall mint red

surfaces. Pleasing quality at a most affordable
price . 79

1905 AU-55. Medium brown and pleasing . 19

1906 AU-58. Medium brown with orange lus¬
tre . 22

1907 AU-58. Very attractive with fight tan color. 22

1908 MS-66 RD (NGC). A beautiful specimen

with blazing mint red surfaces. Stunning quality
that is sure to please . 675

1908 AU-58. Just a hint of friction on the high
points. Medium brown surfaces . 22

Gem Mint State 1908-S Indian Cent
1908-S MS-65 RD (NGC). A splendid gem ex¬
ample with brilliant fight orange lustre. A few tiny
spots may be seen on either side. This is the first
small cent issued at the San Francisco Mint, and
represents an important opportunity for the type
collector . 1,895

Memorable Gem 1908-S Cent
1908-S MS-64 RD (PCGS). An outstanding

specimen. Seldom seen so fine . 795

1908-S AU-50. Medium brown and pleasing. 129
1909 Indian. MS-64 RB. Lustrous red and brown. 79
1909 Indian. MS-63 RB. Nearly full mint red sur¬

faces. Great eye appeal. One small spot on the

reverse is the reason for the grade . 49

1909 Indian. AU-58. Sharply struck with lustrous

brown surfaces . 22

1909 Indian. AU-55. Attractive . 21

1909 Indian. AU-50 . 17

1909-S Indian. VF-25. Attractive medium brown

surfaces . 475

1909-S Indian. F-15 . 395

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Lincoln Cents

1909 V.D.B. MS-64 RD (NGC). Bright red. . 59

Outstanding 1909-S V.D.B. Cent
Brilliant and Lustrous
1909-S V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). Fully bril¬
liant with satiny orange mint lustre. Sharply struck
and extremely attractive. A delectable example of

this extremely popular issue . 4,250

1909-S V.D.B. AU-55 BN (PCGS). Lustrous

brown . 795

1909-S VDB VF-35 (PCGS). A pleasing tan ex¬
ample of one of America’s most popular coins. 645

Gem Matte Proof 1909 Lincoln Cent
Outstanding Quality
1909 Lincoln. Matte Proof-65 RD (PCGS). An
outstanding example of this first year ofissue with
brilliant yellowish orange matte Proof surfaces.
Minor splashes of fight brown toning are visible
at upper reverse . 2,195

1909- S Lincoln. MS-65 RB (PCGS). A sharply struck
example. Easily 90% red. Sure to please quality. 385

1910- S MS-63 RB. Olive-brown obverse with

traces of orange lustre. The reverse is brighter
orange intermingled with fight brown . 119

1911 Matte Proof-66 RB (PCGS). Sultry matte like
surfaces display even and deep red iridescence. One of
2,41 1 Proofs of the date struck. A good value. 1 ,375
191 1 MS-65 RB (ANACS). Virtually full orange
lustre with a trace of fight brown toning on the re¬
verse . 89

1 9 1 1 -S AU-58 . A pleasing medium brown piece with
faint hints of mint red. Strong eye appeal . 139

1912- S EF-40. Glossy brown and a nice choice for

your collection . 45

Matte Proof 1913 Lincoln Cent
Exceptionally Fine

1913 Matte Proof-65 RD (PCGS). Attractive
matte Proof surfaces. Only occasionally encoun¬
tered in this superb gem preservation! A major find
for the specialist . 1,495

1913- S AU-55. A glossy medium brown piece with

faint hints of red . 75

1914- D EF-40 (PCGS). Pleasing light brown sur¬
faces. A popular key-date issue . 545

1914- D VF-30. Smooth medium brown sur¬
faces . 295

1915- D AU-58. A well struck example with me¬
dium brown surfaces. A very pleasing coin. .. 39

191 6- S MS64 RB (PCGS). Light tan with about

30% mint red . 399

1916- S MS-65 BN (NGC). Choice chocolate

brown with much red and an excellent full strike.
A supremely attractive specimen of this issue,
which is nearly impossible to find this fine. 895

1917- D MS-65 RB (NGC). Sharply struck with

mellow faded orange lustre . 635

1921-S MS-65 RB (PCGS). Lustrous and sharply

struck with violet and orange surfaces . 995

1924-D AU-50 (PCGS). A seldom offered date in
similar grade, this with pleasing chocolate brown
surfaces . 145

1929 MS-66 RD(PCGS). Blazing lustre and superb

quality . 195

1930 MS-65 RD. An exceptional example . 49

1931- S AU-58. Light tan surfaces with some hints

of red. It takes close inspection to find the wear
on this pleasing piece . 62

1932- D MS-62 RB. Mostly red and pleasing. . 22

1934 MS-67 PD (PCGS). This impressive gem has

fully brilliant orange lustre. A coin for the con¬
noisseur . 235

1935 MS-67 RD (PCGS). An amazing gem ex¬
ample with brilliant orange mint lustre . 125

1936 MS-67 RD (PCGS). Fully brilliant orange

lustre . 89

1936 MS-66 RD (PCGS). Full blazing mint red.
We have acquired a small group of simply out¬
standing examples. A good way to add some spice
to your type set or to just own a neat coin. ... 39

1937 MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant with frosty or¬
ange lustre . 32

1938-D MS-67 RD (PCGS). An outstanding gem,
sharply struck, and with brilliant orange lustre. 95

1938- D MS-66 (PCGS). Blazing mint red surfaces.
An impressive coin available at a modest price. 39

1939 MS-67 RD (PCGS). Fully brilliant with ex¬
cellent aesthetic appeal . 89

1939- D MS-67 RD (PCGS). A delightful gem with

fully brilliant lustre . 89

1939- S MS-67 RD (PCGS). Sharply struck with

fully brilliant deep orange lustre . 89

1940 MS-67 RD (PCGS). A lovely gem with fully

brilliant fight orange lustre . 99

1940 MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant red . 39

1940- D MS-66 RD (PCGS). Fully lustrous with

bright orange surfaces . 36

1940- S MS-67 RD (PCGS). A satiny gem with

brilliant lustre . 99

1941 MS-67 RD (PCGS). A brilliant gem with

frosty light orange lustre . 89

1941 MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant . 35

1941- D MS-67 RD (PCGS). This wonderful gem

has fully brilliant orange mint lustre . 115

1941- S MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1942 MS-66 RD (PCGS). Beautiful mint red sur¬
faces . 39

1942- D MS-67 RD (PCGS). Amazing quality with

highly lustrous orange surfaces . 115

1942-D MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1942-S MS-67 RD (PCGS). A wonderful gem
with satiny orange lustre . 89

1943 Steel cent. MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous

fight gray surfaces. An outstanding example of this
special issue . 35

1943-D MS-68 (PCGS). Sharply struck. Full mint
color and brilliance. 73 coins given this grade ac¬
cording to the November PCGS population re¬
port with none graded higher . 995

1943-D Steel cent. MS-67 (PCGS). A stunning

gem example with lustrous gray surfaces . 59

1943-D Steel cent. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant with

fight gray lustre . 39

1943-S Steel cent. MS-68 (PCGS). Brilliant. 1,395
1943-S MS-67(PCGS). An impressive gem with
lustrous and brilliant surfaces . 69

1943- S Steel cent. MS-66 (PCGS) . 35

1944 MS-67 RD (PCGS). This delightful example

has bright orange lustre. A shell-case copper,
minted in 1944 and 1945 . 125

1944 MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant light orange

lustre . 32

1944- S MS-67 RD (PCGS). An outstanding ex¬
ample with fully brilliant orange lustre. Sharply
struck and with pristine surfaces. Although a num¬
ber of examples have been certified by PCGS at this
grade level, none have received a higher grade. 99

1945 MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1945- D MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1945- S MS-67 RD(PCGS). A superb coin with

blazing mint red surfaces . 69

1946- D MS-67 RD (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1946- S MS-66 RD. Full mint brilliance with im¬
maculate surfaces . 36

1947- D MS-66 RD (PCGS). Fully brilliant with

intense orange lustre . 39

1948- S MS-67 RD (PCGS). Outstanding quality.

Sharply struck with satiny orange lustre. None
have been certified higher . 149

1949- D MS-66 RD (PCGS). Blazing mint red with

immaculate surfaces . 36

1949-S MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant red . 39

1952-S MS-66 RD (PCGS). Brilliant . 59

A Very Pleasing 1955 Doubled Die
1955 Doubled Die obverse. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
A nice glossy brown example of this always popu¬
lar variety. Some hints of mint red around the

devices adds to the eye appeal . 1,895

1958 MS-66 RD (PCGS). Full mint red with im¬
maculate surfaces . 29

1964 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). An amazing
gem Proof example with fully brilliant orange
Proof surfaces and exceptional cameo contrast on
both obverse and reverse . 350

1964 Proof-68 RD (PCGS). Brilliant red with

cameo obverse . 39

1965 MS-66 RD (PCGS) . An absolutely amazing qual¬
ity example featuring brilliant light orange lustre. 99

1966 SMS. MS-67 RD (PCGS) . 49

1967 SMS. MS-67 RD (PCGS). Satiny orange lus¬
tre with shghtly reflective fields . 49

1995 Doubled Die Obverse. MS-68 RD

(PCGS) . 209

1995 Doubled Die Obverse. MS-67 RD (NGC).

Exceptional quality . 109

1995 Doubled Die Obverse MS-67 RD (PCGS).
Really superb quality . 139

1995 Doubled Die Obverse. MS-66 RD (NGC). 79

1996 Mint error. Die cap. MS-65 RD . 279

1996 Mint error. Counter brockage. MS-65 RD. 99

TWO-CENT PIECES

1864 Small Motto Two-Cent Piece
Classic Rarity

1864 Small Motto. MS-65 RB (NGC). Very at¬
tractive with lustrous red and brown surfaces. The
first two-cent piece coined for circulation. 1 ,995

1864 Large Motto. MS-65 BN (PCGS). Lustrous

medium brown surfaces . 295

Brilliant Mint State 1865
Two-Cent Piece

1865 MS-66 RD (PCGS). This is an absolutely
stunning example with sharp design elements and
bright orange lustre. Minor date doubling is visible,
especially in the lower loop of the digit 6. . 2,575

1865 MS-65 RB. “Fancy” 5. The ever-popular
woodgrain blend of red and brown toning. Ideal
for the type collector . 495

1865 MS-63 RJ3 Nearly full mint red surfaces. A
very attractive coin for the grade . 169

Gem Proof 1868 Two-Cent Piece

1868 Proof-65 RD (PCGS). Deeply reflective with
outstanding mellow orange Proof lustre. .. 2,150

NICKEL THREE-CENT
PIECES

1865 MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant and well struck. A
lovely specimen of the first year ofissue. .... 895

1865 AU-50 Slightly toned with very clean sur¬
faces . 49

1866 MS-63 Slightly toned and having great lustre

and no spots . 159

1868 MS-65 (PCGS). A bright and attractive piece
with excellent lustre . 699

1868 MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous fight gray with pale
champagne toning . 279

1868 MS-63 (NGC). A lovely example with pleas¬
ing light gray lustre . 159

Outstanding Gem Proof 1870
Three-Cent Nickel

1870 Proof-65 (PCGS). An exquisite gem Proof

with fight cameo contrast. Pale nickel-gray sur¬
faces are highlighted by a whisper of champagne
toning . 2,350

1871 Proof-65 (NGC). This is a lovely gem Proof

with reflective light gray fields and lustrous de¬
vices. Light cameo contrast provides exceptional
aesthetic appeal. Early Proof examples (prior to
1877) of this denomination are uniformly scarce
and underrated . 1,275

1874 AU-58 Lustrous surfaces. At a glance the coin
appears to be uncirculated . 129

1881 AU-58. Very faint gold toning over pale gray
surfaces . 79

Gem Mint State 1881
Three-Cent Nickel

1881 MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and well

struck. As expected, few marks or other imper¬
fections are present . 1 ,695

Frosty 1882 Proof-67
Three-Cent Nickel

1882 Proof-67 (PCGS). Wonderful mirrored fields

with nicely frosted devices . 1,675

1885 PR-64 (PCGS). A fully brilliant piece.
Moderate contrast between the fields and de¬
vices . 445

Cameo 1888 Three-Cent Nickel Piece

1888 Proof-67 Cameo (NGC). Very attractive
with a full cameo on both sides . 1,895

SILVER THREE-CENT
PIECES

1851 MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck with delightful
ivory lustre. A few splashes of very faint gold toning
are visible. This three-cent coinage was authorized on
March 3 , 1 85 1 , as part of an act to reduce and modify

the rates of postage in the United States . 995

1862/1 AU-53. Considerable brilliant white lustre.

The overdate features are prominendy visible. 199
1862 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. 975

NICKEL FIVE-CENT
PIECES

Shield Nickels

1867 With Rays. EF-40. Light gray surfaces. One
of the scarcer issues in the series . 155

1867 No Rays MS-63 Having excellent lustre. No
die cracks .A very pleasing piece . 145

1869 Proof-64 (NGC). Mirrored fields with frosty
devices . 545

1869 MS-64 (NGC). Lustrous champagne sur¬
faces . 289

1870 MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with satiny

fight gray lustre . 395

1871 Proof-65 (NGC). Frosty devices encircled by

mirrored fields. Gems ofhigh quality are few and
far between on today’s market. A magnificent
specimen of this highly regarded date . 995

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The Coin Collector ^ December 31, 2001

Lucky 7 Coin Quiz

This Was the Year that Was: 2001

With apologies to the BBC, we present a quiz in which we ask you to identify in each
instance which ONE of the following answer possibilities represents something relating to
the year 2001 and/or to Bowers and Merena Galleries.

Get five or more right, and you are doing well. Get six right, and you are in the expert
class. Get all lucky seven answers correct, and you deserve a trip to visit the Mandalay Bay
Casino in Las Vegas (with a side excursion to the Carson City Mint building). Answers are
given at the end.

1 . For a few weeks, possibly longer, Mint
officials contemplated restriking, or making
additional issues of a “limited edition" item
that had proved very popular with collectors
and had experienced a run-up in value. The
piece in question:

a. 2001 silver Eagle with a picture of the
World Trade Center silk-screened on the
obverse

b. “Buffalo” dollar copying, and some say
transmogrifying, the artistry of J.E. Fraser

c. 1 950-D Jefferson nickel

d. Medalet depicting the destruction of
the Crystal Palace, New York City

2. At the November 2001 sale of the
Phillip Flannagan Collection, Bowers and
Merena Galleries, already the holder of five of
the top 10 world’s record prices for U.S.
coins, added another, with the sale for
$874,000 of a:

a. 1804 Class III silver dollar (more than
doubling the price of this specimen’s last
auction appearance)

b. 1788 Vermont Ryder-30 copper with
backward C in “AUCTORI.”

c. Brasher doubloon of 1787

d. 1885 trade dollar

3. During the year at the Bureau of the
Mint:

a. Contracted with the privately owned
Gallery Mint, of Eureka, Arkansas, to. pro¬
duce a new series of gold pattern $4 pieces
, b. A new director (in the pecson.of
Henrietta Holsman Fore, a Nevadan) was
appointed by President Bush

c. A branch was opened in LaGrande,
Oregon, to service the coinage needs of the
Pacific Northwest

d. John Sununu, New Hampshire con¬
gressman, was appointed by President Bush
to act as liaison and public relations emissary
to the estimated 50,000,000 people who
collect statehood quarter dollars

4. Elected president of the American Nu¬
mismatic Association was:

a. Dr. Joel Orosz

b. Col. Bill Murray

c. John Wilson

d. Horatio N. Rust

5. Rejoining the Bowers and Merena Gal¬
leries team after being away for a few years
were:

a. Mollie Naerup, Harlow Woodward,
and George Evans

b. Edmund Roberts, R.H. Dana, and Lorelei
Rhine Wagner

c. Anna Willess Williams, Dora Doscher,
and Henry Hering

d. Rick Bagg, T om Becker, and Sandi Scott

6. On the solemn side, the numismatic
world was saddened to learn of the passing of
three highly respected and accomplished indi¬
viduals who contributed much to the hobby:

a. Henry Chapman, M.H. Bolender, and
Rae V. Beister

b. Elvira Clain-Stefanelli, Frank Gasparro,
and Henry Grunthal

c. Anna Willess Williams, Dora Doscher,
and Henry Hering

d. William E. Dubois, T.E. Comparette,
and Ard W. Browning

7. In July the American Numismatic Asso¬
ciation opened the doors to a marvelous new
exhibit featuring:

a. The copper coinage of Vermont 1785-
1788 plus personal artifacts of Reuben
Harmon, Jr.

b. Over 100 new mulings and hitherto
thought “impossible” rarities made at the
Mint in 2000 and 2001

c. Gems from the Harry W. Bass, Jr.
Reference Collection

d. A portrait gallery of the 100 Greatest
Numismatists of the 20th Century

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1871 Proof-64 (PCGS). Brilliant with some frost

on the devices . 499

1871 Proof-62 (NGC). Satiny surfaces . 289

1871 MS-63 (PCGS). Pleasing golden surfaces. A key
issue among circulation strike Shield nickels. 595

1872 Proof-66 (PCGS). A wonderful example

with faint champagne toning over reflective
light gray surfaces. Very light cameo contrast is
visible . 1,475

1872 MS-63 (NGC). Lustrous light gray surfaces

with golden highlights . 289

1875 Proof-64 (NGC). Light golden surfaces with

frosty devices . 439

1875 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant. An underrated is¬

sue in Mint State . 369

1875 MS-63 (PCGS). Light gold surfaces . 369

1876 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. An

attractive Centennial year issue . 329

1878 Proof-65 (PCGS). Brilliant. A Proof-only
date, this issue challenges 1877 in terms of rarity,
but is slightly more available. The mintage figure
of 2,350 Proofs is the second smallest quantity
made for any five-cent piece from 1866 to today,
except for the 1913 Liberty Head. Really attrac¬
tively priced, in our opinion! . 845

1880 Proof-65 (PCGS). Frosty devices with nicely

mirrored golden surfaces. Popular due to the low-
mintage of the related circulated strikes . 695

1881 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. Very

elusive in this grade . 795

1881 AU-58. Lightly toned. An important oppor¬
tunity for the date collector . 595

1881 F-15. Lightly toned . 299

1882 Proof-66 (PCGS). Mostly brilliant with a

whisper of tight golden highlights . 925

1882 MS-62 (PCGS). Light golden surfaces with a
strong doubling at the date . 199

1882 AU-58. Lightly toned . 79

1883 Shield. MS-63 (PCGS). Lustrous with light

golden surfaces . 199

1883 Shield. AU-58. Lustrous . 79

1883 Shield. AU-55. Light iridescent surfaces. 79

Liberty Head Nickels

1883 No CENTS. MS-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant
with light champagne toning . 995

1883 No CENTS. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and
lustrous. Selected quality . 269

1883 No CENTS. AU-58. Lustrous with irides¬
cent toning . 18

1883 With CENTS. AU-58. Sharply struck and

slightly reflective with light gold toning . 95

1884 EF-45. Light gray surfaces . 69

1885 EF-45. Attractive light gray with pale amber
toning on the reverse. This is the key-date among
Liberty nickels and a most desirable example. 750

1885 G-5. Pleasing light gray . 345

1885 AG-3. Key date . 239

1886 Proof-65 (NGC). A wisp oflight golden ton¬

ing adds to the strong eye appeal. Good contrast
between the fields and devices . 695

1887 Proof-63. Light, somewhat hazy, toning is

quite attractive as it provides the coin with a natu¬
ral, untampered with appearance. Hints of golden
toning . 199

1888 AU-55. Lustrous surfaces with pale gold ton¬
ing. An elusive issue . 139

1889 AU-58. Lustrous tight gray surfaces with

splashes of pale gold toning . 99

1890 MS-63. Highly lustrous light gray surfaces

with champagne toning . 199

1891 AU-50. Lustrous tight gray surfaces . 79

1892 EF-45. Attractive medium gray . 55

1893 EF-45. Pleasing medium gray with traces of

lustre . 55

1894 AU-50. Considerable lustre remains beneath

light gold toning. A scarce issue . 195

1895 AU-58. Nearly complete lustre with delight¬
ful gold toning . 109

1895 Proof-65 (NGC). Very light golden toning,

nice contrast, and strong eye appeal . 665

1896 EF-40. An elusive issue . 59

1897 AU-53. Lustrous light gray . 69

1898 AU-50. Pleasing quality with lustrous light gray

surfaces and pale gold toning on the obverse. . 75

1899 MS-63. An exceptional example with pale
gold lustre and very sharp design definition. 135

1900 AU-50. Light gray with traces oflustre. . 85

1901 AU-53. A lovely example with nearly full lus¬
tre . 59

1902 Proof-64 (NGC). Light to medium blue and

gold toning. A very pleasing piece . 285

1902 AU-58. Virtually full lustre with faint cham¬
pagne toning . 69

1903 Proof-65 (PCGS). Reflective fields with
hints of gold and blue. Lots of value here! .. 695

1903 AU-55. Considerable lustre with pale gold

toning splashed over tight gray surfaces . 65

1 904 MS-63. Sharply struck with brilliant gold lus¬
tre and splashes of steel blue toning . 125

1905 MS-65 (PCGS). Wonderful cartwheel lus¬
tre . 545

1905 MS-64. An outstanding choice Mint State

example with lustrous tight gray surfaces and
wisps of champagne toning . 219

1906 MS-64 (PCGS). A great strike with light am¬
ber surfaces . 209

1906 AU-55. Light gray with ample lustre . 65

1907 AU-58. Attractive light gray surfaces with

nearly full lustre . 69

1 908 AU-50. Wisps of dark gold toning subdue pale

gray lustre . 59

1909 Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). Lovely golden

surfaces with nice contrast between the fields and
devices. Check the low Proof mintage! Selected
quality. You’ll be delighted . 995

1909 AU-58. Vivid gold toning is highlighted by

teal along the borders . 75

1910 AU-50. Pleasing light gray with considerable

lustre . 59

1911 AU-58. An absolutely delightful example

with light gold toning over nearly complete lus¬
tre . 69

1912 AU-55. Lustrous tight gray with attractive

peripheral iridescence . 65

191 2-D AU-50. A pleasing example with light rose
toning. This is particularly desirable as the only
Denver Mint Liberty nickel issued . 145

1912- S MS-63 (PCGS). Highly attractive with

light gray lustre and splashes of gold toning. An
important opportunity to acquire this ever popu¬
lar low-mintage issue, the only San Francisco coin
of the type . 1,295

Buffalo Nickels

1913 Type II. MS-65. Light and uniform golden

toning over lustrous surfaces . ....: . 365

1913 Type II. MS-64. Light golden toning and ex¬
cellent lustre . 109

1913 Type II. AU-58. Light golden toning with
good iti's'tre'beneath. . . 28

1913- S Type II. MS-63 (PCGS). Attractive steel

blue toning mixed with hints oflight gold. A very
pretty piece . 695

Delightful 1914 Matte Proof Nickel

1914 Matte Proof-65 (NGC). Extraordinarily
sharply defined with faint champagne toning over
light gray surfaces. Satiny lustre is typical for Matte
Proof examples . 1,795

1914 MS-63. Highly attractive with brilliant lus¬
tre . 79

1914 AU-58. Light gray lustre . 49

1914-D AU-53. An attractive example with light

gray lustre. Obverse has a rim break at 4:00. 225

1914— S MS-63 (PCGS). A fully brilliant piece with
excellent lustre and strong eye appeal . 459

1915 MS-65 (PCGS). Quite a well struck example

with brilliant and lustrous surfaces . 315

1915 AU-50. Light toning over problem free sur¬
faces . 45

1916 MS-65 (PCGS). A well struck example with

satin lustre and a wisp of golden toning . 289

1916 MS-64 (PCGS). A brilliant and lustrous ex¬
ample . 95

1916-D MS-64 (NGC). A lovely example with
brilliant light gray lustre . 445

1916-D MS-64 (PCGS). Lightly toned. Quite a
nice strike and having excellent lustre. Outstand¬
ing eye appeal . 469

1917 MS-66 (PCGS). A well struck example with

fully brilliant and lustrous surfaces . 995

1918 MS-64 (PCGS). Light golden toning of the

type often found on buffalo nickels. A very lus¬
trous and pleasing piece . 519

1918- D F-15. Pleasing light gray surfaces . 59

1919- D VG-10. An attractive example . 29

1919-S MS-62 (PCGS). Light golden toning sug¬
gests natural surfaces that have not been tampered
with. A pleasing example of this scarcer issue.

695

1920 MS-65 (PCGS). Slight blue-gold toning over

very lustrous and appealing surfaces. Quite a nice
strike and sure to please . 775

1921 MS-66 (PCGS). A well struck example. Fully

brilliant with excellent lustre. A beautiful coin for
the best of collections . 1,150

1921-S VF-30 (ANACS). Even wear and pleasant
toning. Quite an acceptable example of this scarce
and popular issue . .-. . 495

1923 MS-65 (PCGS). Pleasing quality with sub¬
dued light gray lustre . 495

1923- S MS-63 (PCGS). Pleasant golden toning and

having quite a nice strike for the issue . 795

1924 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 359

1924- D VF-30. Medium gray surfaces, darker

around the devices . 99

1926-D F-15. Light gray surfaces . 39

1926- S VG-10. A pleasing example with attractive

light gray surfaces . 28

1927 MS-65 (PCGS). Lustrous light gray surfaces

with wisps of champagne toning . 245

1927- S VF-20. Pleasing gray surfaces . 29

1928 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and most at¬
tractive . 119

1928- S MS-62 (PCGS). Outstanding lustre. A wisp

oflight golden toning adds to the appealing ap¬
pearance of this coin . 395

1929 MS-65 (PCGS). An exceptional example with

brilliant lustre . 295

1929 MS-64 (PCGS). Very light gold toning is vis¬
ible over satiny white lustre . 109

1929 MS-64 (NGC). Full brilliance with attractive
frosty lustre . 99

1929- S MS-65 (PCGS). An outstanding example

with a high degree of aesthetic appeal . 419

1929-S MS-64. Highly lustrous with pale gold ton¬
ing . 159

1934 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 395

1934 MS-64 (NGC). A fully brilliant piece with

frosty lustre . 109

1934-D MS-65 (PCGS). A wisp of golden toning
over very lustrous and attractive surfaces. A very
nice example of this scarcer issue . 895

1935 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 239

1935 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 109

Brilliant Gem Proof 1936 Nickel

1936 Type II (brilliant deep mirror). Proof-65

(PCGS). A very pleasing example of this popular
Proof coin. Selected quality! . 1,595

1936-D MS-66 (PCGS). Light golden toning over
very lustrous and pleasing surfaces . 189

1936- D MS-65 (PCGS). Lightly toned . 99

1937 Proof-66 (NGC). Brilliant . 1,295

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1937- D MS-65 (NGC). Sharply struck and futiy lus¬
trous with pale champagne and blue toning. .. 69

1937-D 3-Legged. AU-58. Brilliant . 1,095

1937- D 3-Legged. AU-55. Light golden ton¬
ing . 975

1938- D Buffalo. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1938-D Buffalo. MS-66. Futiy brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 69

1938-D Buffalo. MS-65. Brilliant . 39

1938-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant: . . . 39

1938-D/S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous
with light golden toning . 295

1938-D/S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 199

Jefferson Nickels

1 938 Proof-64. A slight haze of golden toning sug¬

gests the surfaces of this coin have never been
tampered with . 29

1938-D Jefferson. MS-67 (PCGS). An exquisite gem
with fully brilliant lustre and light gold toning. 375

1938-D Jefferson. MS-66 (PCGS). Lustrous with
light champagne surfaces . 59

Superb Gem 1 93 8-S Jefferson Nickel

1938-S MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant. Only eight
pieces graded MS-67 by PCGS with none higher.

A condition-rarity! . 1,495

1938-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant. Partial steps. 139

1938-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1938- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1939 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliantand frosty with light

gray lustre . 54

1939 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 36

1939- D MS-67 (PCGS). Lustrous golden surfaces.

Only 17 pieces graded by PCGS with none
higher . 1,395

1939-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. An
outstanding example of this key-date issue. 139

1939-D MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with faint
champagne toning . 89

1939- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59

1940 MS-66 FS (PCGS). Brilliant with frosty light

gray lustre . 119

1940 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 54

1940 MS-65 FS (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1940 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 36

1940- D MS-66 FS (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1940-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59

1940-D MS-65 FS (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1940-S MS-65 FS (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1940- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 36

1941 MS-66 FS (PCGS). Brilliant . 119

1941 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59

1941 MS-65 FS (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1941 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 36

1941- D MS-66 FS (PCGS). Brilliant . 119

1941-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59

1941-D MS-65 FS (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1941- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 36

1942- P Type II. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1942-D MS-67 FS (PCGS). Lustrous light golden

surfaces . 1,395

1942-D MS-66 FS (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1942-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1942-D MS-65 FS (PCGS). Lustrous . 79

1942- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1943- P Double Die Obverse. MS-66 (PCGS).

Brilliant. Only eight pieces graded MS-66 by
PCGS . 895

1943-P MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

6

The Coin Collector ^ December 31, 2001

The States Quarters Error Collection

For as little as
$100 per month you
can begin assembling
what will immedi¬
ately become an un¬
usual and spectacu¬
lar collection. Under
the guidance of our
Senior Numismatist,
Mark Borckardt,
each month you will receive one or more fantastic
error coins like those illustrated.

It’s important to remember the issuance
of State Quarters has really just begun.
Based on the wonderful errors created thus
far, it’s logical to assume that in the future
diligent numismatists may discover horses
with but three legs, blundered legends, mis¬
takes created during the minting process
and much more.

As a participant in this exciting collecting
endeavor, you will be among the first to know

about newly discovered errors and be given the
first opportunity to add these amazing coins to
your collection. By the time all of the State
Quarters have been issued you will have as¬
sembled a beautiful and interesting collection that
may be difficult, if not impossible to duplicate.

Now is the time to begin having Mark select
coins for you. If you’ve not been collecting
these interesting errors there is some catching
up to do. As an added incentive to join this
exciting program we will include a 2000-D
New Hampshire quarter, struck 5-10% off-
center, regularly sold at $49, at the very special
price of just $35. This special coin will get your
collection off to a roaring start.

There is one catch. Because finding examples
of currently known State Quarters errors is no
easy task, and will surely become more difficult,
we must limit participation in this program to
the first 100 collectors who join. When that
number of participants is reached this extraordi¬
nary program may not be offered again.

1943-P MS-65 FS (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1943- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 45

1944- P MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1945- P MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 89

1945-D MS-66 FS (PCGS). Lustrous golden sur¬
faces . 195

1945-S MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1945-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 45

1945- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

1946- D MS-66 FS (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1946-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1947 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1948-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1948-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29

1950 Proof-68 (PCGS). A stunning superb Proof

example with very light cameo contrast. Sure to
please the connoisseur . 495

1950- D MS-65 FS (PCGS). Satiny surfaces with

light iridescent toning. Exceptional strike for this
issue, which is usually seen weak . 79

1951- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1952 Proof-66 (PCGS). Attractive, deeply mirrored

light gray . 49

1953 Proof-68 (PCGS). Brilliant . . . 169

1954 Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS). A lovely ex¬
ample . 695

1954 Proof-68 (PCGS). Brilliant . 129

1954 Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). Frosty devices with
i mirrored fields . 279

1954 Proof-67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1955 Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS). Frosty devices

with nicely mirrored fields . 495

1955 Proof-68 (PCGS). A lovely superb gem Proof

example . 115

1955-D/S MS-63. Golden surfaces . 145

1956 Proof-67 (PCGS). Very attractive . 39

1957 Proof 67 Cameo (PCGS). Fully brilliant and

having nice contrast . 645

1958-D MS-65 FS (PCGS). Light champagne ton¬
ing . 79

1959 Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS). Nicely mirrored

fields surrounded by frosty devices . 445

1964 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant. 249

Capped Bust Half Dimes

Lovely 1835 Half Dime

1835 Valentine-4, LM-7. Large Date, Large 5.
Rarity-3. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous
with a whisper of gold at the rims . 1 ,695

Liberty Seated Half Dimes

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Gem 1837 No Stars Half Dime

1837 No Stars. MS-65 (NGC). Sharply struck
with golden brown toning over satiny lustre. First
appearance of Christian Gobrecht’s Liberty
Seated design among coins of this denomination.
The obverse design sits in a plain field, immedi¬
ately capturing the viewer’s attention . 2,475

1839 No Drapery. MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous light

champagne surfaces . 695

Lustrous 1840 Half Dime
No Drapery Type

1840 No Drapery. MS-65 (PCGS). This satiny gem

has pale golden brown toning over ivory lustre. Struck
from a shattered obverse die. Virtually identical to the
No Stan design, except for the addition of 13 stars in
the obverse field. A short-lived design type before
addition of drapery at Liberty’s elbow . 2,250

1844 EF-40. Pleasant medium heavy toning with
golden highlights. A well struck example with

even wear . 49

1845 MS-65 (PCGS). Lustrous with light cham¬
pagne surfaces and frosty devices. Not rare as a
date, but very elusive in gem preservation! You’ll
like this one . 1,345

Lustrous Gem 1849/6 Half Dime
1849/6 MS-65 (PCGS). This wonderful gem has
exceptional aesthetic appeal. Sharply struck with
frosty white lustre. An important opportunity for
the specialist to acquire a high quality example of

this popular variety . 2,450

1849 MS-64 (PCGS). Lovely satin lustre is hiding
beneath deep gray and iridescent toning. Small die
lumps (as struck) appear on the top surface of dig¬
its 4 and 9. This is a popular issue due to many
varieties of recut dates and overdates . 995

Gem Uncirculated 1853
Arrows Half Dime

1853 Arrows. MS-65 (PCGS). Frosty, lustrous,
sharply struck, and aesthetically appealing. What
more could one desire in an example of this popu¬
lar type issue? A definite gem . 1,975

1853 Arrows. AU-58. A lustrous example with
splashes of rose toning . 149

Impressive Gem Proof 1856 Half Dime
1856 Proof-65 (NGC). This glittering gem Proof
has deeply mirrored fields with light cameo con¬
trast. Splashes of deep golden brown and irides¬
cent toning are present, primarily along the
borders. An extremely important opportunity for
the type collector. All Proof coins struck prior to
1858 are elusive, having been minted in very lim¬
ited quantities . 12,875

1856 MS-65 (NGC). Deep blue and gray irides¬
cence on lustrous, satiny surfaces. Some striking
weakness is noted at the obverse periphery, as
nearly always seen for this date. The surfaces are
devoid of any serious marks, and the overall appeal
is strong. A great coin for the serious type collec¬
tor or Liberty Seated half dime specialist. .. 1,295

1857 AU-55. Pale gold toning over lustrous sur¬

faces . 139

1858 EF-40. A well struck piece with pleasant old

toning. Problem free . 49

1858 VF-25. Light amber surfaces . 145

1860 MS-65 (PCGS). Wonderful cartwheel lustre
with a whisper of light amber at the rims. 1 ,245
1860 Doubled Date. AU-55. Breen-3099. An at¬
tractive example with sharply doubled date. 195
1861/0 MS-64 (NGC). A spectacular example of
this overdate with satiny white lustre and full bril¬
liance. Design elements are sharply defined and
the overdate features are clear and bold. First pub¬
licity of this overdate variety occurred in 1977, in
the ANA Convention auction catalogue. 1,375

Amazing Gem Mint State 1863
Half Dime

1863 MS-66 (PCGS). This stunning gem is exquis¬
itely detailed with satiny white lustre. Just 18,000
coins were minted and there is no doubt that this
example is among the very finest survivors. 2,765
1863 VF-20. Pale silvery gray surfaces . 315

Gem Mint State 1865 Half Dime
1865 MS-65 (PCGS). A gem prooflike example
with outstanding aesthetic appeal. Silvery white
with cameo contrast. This is a key-date among
Civil War era half dimes from a mintage of just

13,000 coins . 2,250

1868 MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous with
reflective surfaces. Hard to find when you want
one — so, why wait? As the old-time flour adver¬
tisement suggested, “Eventually — Why not
now?” There are many half dimes that are not
recognized as great rarities, but tracking down a
choice one, as this is, can be a lot of work! 1,345
1868 MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous with
some frost on Miss Liberty. We see lots of value
at the MS-63 level! . . 875

Call to Order: 800-222-5993

DIMES

Draped Bust Dime

Attractive 1805 Dime
1805 John Reich-2. Rarity-2. EF-40. Pleasing
silver gray with lilac highlights. Free from detract¬
ing marks, and a choice example of the type as
such . 1,750

Outstanding 1807 Dime
1807 JR-1. MS-63 (PCGS). This exceptional dime
has fully brilliant lustre with a ring of light toning at
the borders. Sharply struck with intricate central
details. Important as a very early die state lacking the
heavy clash marks seen on most examples. .. 8,250

Capped Bust Dimes

Gem 1814 Large Date Dime
1814 JR-2. Large Date. MS-65 (NGC). This
splendid gem has satin ivory lustre accented by pe¬
ripheral gold arid iridescent toning. Most de’sign
details are sharply defined with weakness among
the stars at right, and on the eagle’s claw and
branch below. Minor clash marks are visible on
the reverse. This is one of the scarcest varieties of
the year with the presently offered example

among the very finest known . 9,450

1820 JR- 1 . VF-20. Pleasing quality with attractive

light gray surfaces . 395

1827 JR-7. VF-25 (PCGS). Deep gray fields with

fighter devices . 185

1832 JR-2 AU-58 (PCGS). Lustrous lilac -gray
with amber and green peripheral toning. A lovely
example from a late state of the obverse die. 575

Liberty Seated Dimes

1838 Small Stars. AU-55. An important opportunity
to acquire an attractive example. Ivory lustre is high¬
lighted by pale lilac and blue peripheral toning. 525

1843 Doubled Date. Breen-3243. AU-53. Very faindy

toned over satiny ivory surfaces. A popular variety due
to strong doubling on all four digits . 325

1844 VF-20 (ANACS). Lilac-gray with deeper gray in

the protected areas. A pleasing example of the “Or¬
phan Annie” dime, one of the great prizes (and in¬
teresting nicknames) from the early years of Liberty
Seated dime coinage. Scarce in all grades . 1 ,095

Incredible Gem Proof 1852 Dime
1852 Proof-65 (NGC). Simply incredible with
deeply mirrored fields and fighdy frosted devices.
Light ivory surfaces are highlighted by russet toning
at top of the obverse. A few very faint hairlines are
visible. In Proofformat, this issue is a major rarity as
are all Proof coins of this year. It is probably the case
that only five or six Proofs exist today. This example
earlier appeared in our August 1999 Rarities Sale,
previously from the 1995 ANA sale. This is the fin¬
est example certified by NGC . 22,500

Gem Proof 1858 Dime
1858 Proof-65 (NGC). An exceptional cameo
Proof, this lovely dime has deeply reflective fields
and outstanding peripheral iridescence. First year
of widespread Proof coinage for collectors, and an
ideal candidate for the type collector, combining
beauty and quality with reasonable financial con¬
siderations. An estimate of the number surviving
today is difficult, perhaps impossible. Even the
original mintage is not specifically known, with
estimates suggesting 200 to 250 Proofs. .. 4,950

Proof P-390 1863 Pattern Dime
1863 pattern dime. Pollock-390, Judd-325. Rarity-
6. Proof-65 (NGC). Silver. Plain edge. Mirrored
surfaces with lovely blue and gold toning . 2,195

Marvelous Gem 1862 Dime
1862 MS-66 (PCGS). A prooffike delight! Frosty
motifs and mirrored fields exhibit rich golden
toning that deepens toward the rims. This gem is
sharply struck with extraordinary aesthetic appeal.
Struck in the early years of the Civil War, just
prior to lower mintages and extensive hoarding of
silver and gold coins during this battle. ... 2,475
1870 MS-64 (PCGS). Light golden surfaces. 795

1873 Arrows MS-62 (NGC). A well struck and

brilliant example. Nice lustre and fewer than ex¬
pected contact marks for the grade . 595

1873-S Arrows MS-62 (PCGS). A lustrous and at¬
tractive piece with a wisp of golden toning. An af¬
fordable way to acquire this important type. 1 ,250

1874 Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). A highly desirable
example with outstanding silvery white lustre. 975

1878 MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant . 495

Choice Mint State 1884-S Rarity
1884-S MS-64 (PCGS). Strong cartwheel lustre on
satiny surfaces. Wisps of pale champagne add to the
overall aesthetic appeal. An impressive example of
a San Francisco Mint issue that is quite elusive in
choice Uncirculated preservation. Let tins beauty

be a showpiece in your collection . 1,795

1884-S MS-60 (NGC). Lustrous with golden sur¬
faces . 750

1885 MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous. .. 219
1890-S MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant . 795

1891 MS-64 (PCGS). Full brilliance and lustre with

minimum marks for the grade . 385

Barber Dimes

1892 Proof-65 (PCGS). Subdued obverse with

deeply mirrored fields beneath pale gold and iri¬
descent toning. The reverse is fully brilliant with
outstanding aesthetic appeal. This is the first year
of issue for the Barber design, and an ideal oppor¬
tunity for the type collector. v . 1,475

1893-0 MS-62 (PCGS). Dark gray surfaces are

accented by fight gold toning . 525

1899-S MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant with satiny lustre
and a whisper of fight golden peripheral toning.
Parallel diagonal planchet striations on Liberty’s
cheek were part of the minting procedure and do
not affect the grade . 495

Scarce 1899-S Dime
1899-S MS-64 (PCGS). Full brilliance and lustre. A
well struck example of this scarcer issue. . . 1 ,495
1903-0 MS-62 (PCGS). Good lustre and very few
marks beneath medium deep golden toning. The
coin has the natural appearance that many collec¬
tors find desirable . 325

1903-S MS-60 (PCGS). Lustrous surfaces with a
whisper of very light gold toning. A sharply
struck example for the specialist. This is among
the most elusive issues in the series, always in
high demand. . 1,075

Superb Gem 1906-D Barber Dime
1906-D MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck with
lovely white lustre. This frosty gem is sure to de¬
light the new owner. First year of operations at the

new Denver Mint . 2,995

1906-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant lustre is visible be¬
neath deep heather and steel blue toning on the ob¬
verse with lighter gold toned reverse. This wonderful
gem features an unexpectedly sharp strike. ... 1 ,375
1906-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with
frosty surface and pale gold toning. A delightful

example . 335

1908 MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous with a whisper of

amber toning . 259

1908-D MS-64 (NGC). Lustrous fight champagne

surfaces . 675

1910-S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 795

1912-S MS-64. A lustrous and satiny branch mint
Barber dime that readily approaches gem quality.
Scarce this nice . 545

Mercury Dimes

1916 Mercury MS-66 FB (NGC). A very attractive
coin with fully brilliant surfaces and great lustre. 375
1916 Mercury MS-62. Lightly toned and nice. 39

Brilliant and Very Attractive 1916-D
Mercury Dime

1916-D AU-55 (NGC). A beautiful and lustrous
example of this ever popular issue . Slight wear is ap¬
parent on the high points of the design but the coin
has no heavy marks of other detracting features. An
excellent combination of quality and price. . 4,995
1 9 1 6-D G-4 (PCGS) . Having even wear and pleas¬
ant old toning. An affordable way to acquire one

of America’s most popular coins . 425

1918 AU-58. Lustrous with silvery surfaces.
Sharply struck and very nearly qualifying as Full
Bands . 49

1918- S MS-63 FB (PCGS). A lustrous and brilliant

coin with a bold strike, and a date with a reputa¬
tion for rarity when assigned the FB designation.
A definite winner for the assigned grade, choice
and highly attractive in all regards . 1 ,245

1919- D AU-53. Bright silvery white lustre. .. 1 15
1921-D EF-40. A lovely example of this key-date

issue with very fight wear. Natural light gray sur¬
faces . 545

1924-D MS-64 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 595

1924-S MS-63 FB (NGC). Brilliant . 995

1924-S MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 525

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1924-S AU-58. Lustrous silvery white . 175

1927- D MS-65 (NGC). Fully brilliant with excep¬
tional lustre and claims to a higher grade. ... 795

1928- S MS-64 (PCGS). Light champagne toning

and full cartwheel lustre. Just a few ounces of
pressure at striking time away from full split
bands . 365

1929 MS-66 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 389

1929- S MS-65 FB (PCGS). A superbly lustrous
specimen, sharply struck and aesthetically appeal¬
ing. A splash of pale gold graces the reverse. 595

1930 MS-64. Brilliant . 69

1931 AU-55. Fully brilliant. Good lustre and only

a hint of wear . 29

193 1-D MS-66 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 695

1931-S MS-64 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 795

1934-D MS-66 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 895

1935 MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 129

1935-D MS-65 FB (PCGS). Fully brilliant. Espe¬
cially pleasing quality . 695

1935-S MS-66 FB (PCGS). Very slight golden
toning over lustrous and mark free surfaces. 525

1935-S MS-63. A brilliant piece with outstanding
lustre . 29

1936 Proof-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,395

1937 Proof-55 (PCGS). Lightly toned . 179

1938-D MS-66 FB (PCGS). Having fully brilliant

and lustrous surfaces . 79

1939 Proof-67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 575

1939 Proof-65 (PCGS). Having a thick halo of deep
golden toning on the obverse. The reverse is bril¬
liant with a slight haze. These positive features
suggest the coin has not been dipped or otherwise

tampered with . 379

1939 MS-64 FB. Brilliant and really nice . 39

1939-D MS-65 FB. Brilliant and of pleasing qual¬

ity . 39

1940 Proof-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 269

1941 MS-65 FB (PCGS). Brilliant and nice. ... 39

1941-D MS-66 FB (PCGS). Brilliant and very at¬
tractive . 59

1941- S MS-67 FB (NGC). Brilliant with prooflike

surfaces . 279

1942/1 F-15. Pleasing light gray . 399

1942 Proof-67 (NGC). Brilliant centers with at¬

tractive amber at the rims. Superb gem Proof
Mercury dimes remain affordable . 495

1942 Proof-67 (PCGS). Mostly brilliant with a
splash of iridescent toning on each side . 495

1942 Proof-65 (NGC). Reflective silver surfaces
are highlighted by an arc of peripheral irides¬
cence. . . , . ; . j . 189

1942/1-D VF-30. A pleasing example of this popu¬
lar overdate variety . , . 495

1942- D MS-66 (PCGS) . 35

1943- D MS-66 FB (PCGS). A brilliant and appeal¬
ing piece . 59

1943- D MS-65 FB (PCGS). Brilliant and pleasing

quality . 45

1944- D MS-66 FB (PCGS). Brilliant and of superb

quality . 59

1944-D MS-65 FB (PCGS). Brilliant with frosty
lustre . 35

1944-S MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1944-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and pleasing qual¬

ity . 39

1945-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with satiny lus¬
tre . 27

1945-S Micro S. MS-66. A brilliant example. 129

Roosevelt Dimes

1946- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

1947 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29

1947- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29

1947- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29

1948 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29

1948- D MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 119

1948-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29

1948-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

1948- S MS-65. Brilliant . 29

1949 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 119

1949- D MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive.

One of the scarce dates within the Roosevelt
dime series . 85

1951 Proof-65 (NGC). A fully brilliant Proof with
hints of cameo contrast . 35

1952- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59

1953- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59

1953- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29

1954 Proof-68 (PCGS). Brilliant . 115

1954 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

1954- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29

1955- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

1956 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

1956- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

1957 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

1958 MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive. . 65

1959 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

1960 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant. 395

1960- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

1961 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

1961- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

1962- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1963 Proof-69 DC AM (PCGS). Brilliant and hav¬
ing exceptional eye appeal . 249

1963- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 32

TWENTY-CENT PIECES

Gorgeous 1875-S/S 20-Cent Piece
1875-S/S MS-65 (NGC). Sharply struck with won¬
derful satiny surfaces. Ever popular, ever desirable for
type set purposes. A very popular variety with
doubled mintmark resembling a ($) dollar sign. This
denomination lasted only a very short time amidst
complaints that they were too easily confused with
the nearly identical quarter dollar . 4,500

Lovely 1875-S 20-Cent Piece
1875-S MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous surfaces with

rose highlights . 1 ,650

1875-S AU-55. Above average design definition
with nearly full ivory lustre. Just a trace of toning
is visible . 385

Centennial Proof 1876 20-Cent Piece
1876 Proof-64 (PCGS). This is an amazing cameo
Proof with exceptional contrast between deeply
mirrored fields and highly lustrous devices. Both
obverse and reverse have silvery white devices sur¬
rounded by light golden toning . 3,950

QUARTER DOLLARS

Early Quarter

1818/5 Browning-1. EF-45. Very attractive deep
gold and iridescent blue toning. Problem free surfaces.
An excellent combination of quality and price. 975
1835 B-l. AU-58 (PCGS). Lustrous white surfaces
with splashes of gold . 945

Liberty Seated Quarters

Lustrous Mint State 1846 Quarter
1846 MS-64 (PCGS). Repunched date with remnants
of an early 46 south of the final position. Fully bril¬
liant and sharply struck with outstanding aesthetic
appeal. A few very minor surface marks are present.
Faint champagne toning is visible on the reverse. Just
• four examples have been similarly 'graded by PCGS

with one finer MS-65 example . 3,750

1854 Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with
frosty lustre . . 1,275

1857- 0 MS-61 (NGC). A fully brilliant example
with a nice strike. As expected for the grade there
are some marks on the coin, but they are light. 995

1858- S VF-20. A desirable example with natural

medium gray surfaces . 275

1864-S F-15. Light gray surfaces and very rare, re¬
gardless of grade. Who knows, perhaps E.I. Barra

once handled this coin . 695

1867 VF-30. Attractive . 595

1870 VF-35. Pleasing gray surfaces . 199

1876 AU-55 (PCGS). A brilliant and lustrous piece.
Slight wear and no heavy marks . 159

Gem Mint State 1890 Quarter
1890 MS-66 (NGC). A splendid gem example with
full brilliant, satiny white lustre. Extremely sharply
struck with all obverse and reverse design elements
boldly defined. This is a scarce date from a circu¬
lation strike mintage ofjust 80,000 coins. . 2,750

Barber Quarters

1892 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. A
splendid specimen of the first year of the Barber

design . 1,450

1892-S MS-64 (PCGS). From our sale' of the
Eliasberg collection. A brilliant and beautiful piece

with satiny lustre . 2,650

1894 MS-64 (NGC). Frosty white lustre with a
hint of very hght gold toning. A lovely example
of this popular issue . 695

Gem 1894-S Barber Quarter

1894- S MS-65 (NGC). This sharply struck gem has

frilly prooflike fields with outstanding aesthetic appeal.
The surfaces are mostly brilliant with faint heather
toning on the devices. An important opportunity to
acquire this rare date, popular due to the rarity of the
related 10-cent coin of this issue . 3,450

1 895- 0 AU-55. Brilliant with a whisper of toning

at the rims . 265

Important Mint State 1896-S Quarter

1896- S MS-64 (NGC). This is an extremely im¬

portant opportunity for the specialist. Faint
gold and iridescent toning over satiny, slightly
reflective lustre. Extremely sharply struck and
highly attractive. This is one of the three fa¬
mous rare dates among Barber quarter dollars,
along with 1 901 -S and 1913-S. Just 188,039
coins were minted, the third lowest mintage in
the series . 12,250

This & That

WORTHWHILE BOOKS, HE SAYS: In a recent letter to the editor of Numismatic News
reader Bill Bounds from Hannibal, Missouri, stated that for beginning collectors he found these
books to be useful: Guide Book of United States Coins; Official ANA Grading Standards;
Photograde; The Coin Collectors Survival Manual (Scott Travers); and Coins: Questions and
Answers (Cliff Mishler). Further, “then after getting a little experience under their belt, I suggest
the next two books put the icing on the cake:” The Complete Encyclopedia of US and Colonial
Coins by Walter Breen and History of United States Coinage by Q. David Bowers. Thanks, Bill
for the recommendation.

• • •

WASHINGTON TAKES CARE OF BUSINESS: “A rare letter in which the first U.S.
President describes his thriving whiskey business, sold recently to the Distilled Spirits Council
of the United States for $1 8, 800 from Christie’s, is now on permanent loan to Mount Vernon,
the Virginia house-museum that was the president’s home for over 45 years. In the October
1799 letter to his nephew William Washington, the President writes, Two hundred gallons
of Whiskey will be ready this day for your call, and the sooner it is taken the better, as the
demand for this article in these parts is brisk.’” (The Manuscript Society News)

• • •

POPULARITY: A recent issue of Anheuser-Busch Horizons commented: “When it comes
to stein collectors, none are more devoted than those who collect Anheuser-Busch steins. Just
ask the 40,000 members of the Anheuser-Busch Collectors Club!” We were amazed. This is
more people by a factor of 10,000 than belong to the American Numismatic Association!
Unbelievable!

• • •

A GOOD WAY TO SPEND $10: Send your check for this amount to Dale Cade,
Secretary of The Civil War Token Society, 26548 Mazur Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
90275. This is a great group, Civil War tokens are very collectible and often at enticingly low
prices, and the field has a super-generous amount of history. Your editor enjoys being a
member, and you will too!

• • t

WE DIDN’T KNOW THIS: A “space filler” in a recent issue of Antique Trader: “Did you
know? Only three U.S. States— Alaska, Vermont and Utah— do not have a Goodwill Store.”

• • •

MINT “DELICACIES”: All sorts of interesting mint “mistakes” and “errors” are now
coming to the market. A recent issue of Coin World contained an article, “Two-reverse dime
latest in a series of unusual errors— pieces once thought impossible have surfaced with
regularity recently,” by William T. Gibbs. Another article in the same issue states that at least
10 of the mulings combining a Washington quarter obverse and a Sacagawea dollar reverse
had been found, and that perhaps some of these might have been made to order or at least
removed from the Mint under questionable circumstances. All of this reminds your editor of
goings-on at the Mint from 1859 to 1885, when Mint employees were among the most
successful “coin dealers” in America!

• • •

WHAT’S IN A NAME? In a recent catalogue by Fred Holabird Americana there was an
offering of a stock certificate from the Branch Mint Mining and Milling Company, South
Dakota, with this additional comment: “Many of the Dakota mines had names playing off the
gold coin theme, such as Branch Mint (here). Gold Coin, Gold Dollar, Golden Harvest, Gold
Dust, L,egal Tender, apd so op.,..”.

Gem Proof 1897 Quarter

1897 Proof-66 (PCGS). Deeply mirrored with
outstanding iridescent toning. A lovely example
for the type collector . 2,475

1898- 0 AU-58 (PCGS). Brilliant . 495

1899- 0 AU-53 (NGC). Light champagne sur¬
faces . 265

1900- S AU-58 (PCGS). A brilliant and attractive

coin. Nice lustre. Only the slightest friction on
the high points . 269

1902-S MS-61 (PCGS). Lustrous with a whisper
of champagne toning. Elusive so fine . 639

1907- 0 AU-58 (NGC). Brilliant . 259

1908- D AU-55. Brilliant . 165

1910 AU-55. Light golden surfaces . 139

1915-S AU-50. Brilliant silvery surfaces with nearly

complete lustre and a hint of peripheral toning. 169

Standing Liberty Quarters

1917-S Type I. VF-35. Light gray toning and even
wear . 99

1926 MS-64 (NGC). A fully brilliant piece with
great lustre and close to full head detail . 245

1926- D MS-61 . A brilliant and lustrous piece with

somewhat better head detail than is often found
on this issue . 129

Important 1927-S Rarity

1927- S AU-55 (PCGS). Light pewter surfaces with

golden highlights in the protected areas. The most
important issue among later dates in the Standing
Liberty quarter series. Scarce at any grade level,
rare AU or finer . 2,975

1927-S EF-40 (ANACS). Bright silver surfaces
with a few very minor hairlines . 895

Superb Gem 1930 Quarter

1930 MS-66 FH (PCGS). A superb gem Mint
State quarter from the final year of the design type.
Satiny surfaces show extremely bright lustre with
a nuance of golden toning at the rims. A whole lot
of coin for the money! . 1 ,695

1930-S MS-64 (PCGS). A wisp of golden toning
over very lustrous and pleasing surfaces. Perhaps
90% of the head detail is present . 245

Washington Quarters

Outstanding 1932-D Quarter
1932-D MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant. A trace of ton¬
ing is visible along the obverse border. An impor¬
tant opportunity for the specialist . 3,950

1932-S MS-63 (PCGS). Lightly toned . 895

1932-S AU-50. Having even wear. Problem free
surfaces for the grade. An affordable way to own

this scarce and very popular coin . 189

1935-D MS-65 (PCGS). A beautiful example of
this scarcer date in the series. Fully brilliant with

frosty lustre and great eye appeal . 895

1935-D MS-64 (PCGS). A bright and lustrous

piece with few marks . 369

1935-S AU-58. A brilliant and lustrous piece with

no detracting marks . 79

1935-S AU-58 (ANACS). Brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 69

1935- S AU-55. Brilliant and of pleasing quality. 59
1936 Proof-64 (PCGS). An impressive example

with reflective silver surfaces . 985

1936- S AU-58. Brilliant and lustrous. Only a touch

of friction on the high points . 79

1937- S AU-58. Very few marks and good lustre. A

very nice coin . 149

1938- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 195

1938- S AU-58. Brilliant with great lustre and clean

surfaces . 79

1939- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. 279

1939-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 149

1939-D MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1939- D MS-64. Fully brilliant with frosty lustre. 79

1940- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1940-S MS-64 (PCGS). Lightly toned . 59

1 940-S MS-64. An attractive example with brilliant

white lustre . 69

1940-S MS-63. Slight golden toning and a mini¬
mum of marks for the grade . 39

1941 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1942 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1943 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1943- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 119

1944 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1944 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1944- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. 79

1 944- S MS-66(PCGS). Brilliant with beautiful sur¬
faces . 99

1945 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1945- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1946 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1946- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 119

1946-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59

1946-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1946- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59

1947- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1947-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1947-S MS-65 (PCC.S). Brilliant . 59

1948 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59

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1948- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1949- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 129

1949-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with a whisper of

golden toning . 79

1950 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 129

1951 Proof-65. Brilliant . 59

1951-D MS-66 (PCGS). Lighdy toned . 159

1951- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1952- S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 119

1952-S MS-65. Brilliant and attractive . 59

1953 Proof-66 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and having

close to cameo contrast . 95

1953 Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant . 129

1953-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1953-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1954 Proof-68 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with consid¬

erable cameo contrast . 119

1954 Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). An outstanding
example with fully mirrored fields and highly lus¬
trous devices . 269

1954 Proof-67 (PCGS) . Brilliant and attractive with

hght cameo devices . 59

1954 MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant and attractive ex¬
ample . 115

1954 MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant . 79

1954 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1954-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69

1954-S MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant . 89

1954-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1955 Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). Fully brilliant with

outstanding cameo contrast. This is an extremely
desirable issue . 299

1955 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1956 MS-66 (PCGS). A pleasing gem with brilliant

silver lustre.

79

1956 MS-65(PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous . 39

1957-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive. 85

1957-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1958 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1959 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 85

1959 MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant . 99

1959 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1960 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1960 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1960- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1961 Proof-68 (PCGS). A superb Proof with bril¬
liant mirrored surfaces . 49

1961- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1962 Proof-69 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1962- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1963 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Bril¬
liant . 550

1963 MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant . 79

1963 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1963 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1963- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1964 MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant . 99

1964 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1964 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1964- D MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant . '. . 19

1964-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79

1964-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1966 SMS MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59

1999-S Superb Gem Proof five-piece State Quar¬
ter set struck in silver: Connecticut, Delaware,

Georgia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Silver.
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) . 195

2000- S Superb Gem Proof five-piece State Quar¬

ter set struck in silver: Maryland, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Virginia,
Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) . 189

2001- S Superb Gem Proof five -piece State Quar¬

ter set struck in silver: Kentucky , New Y ork, North
Carolina, Rhode Island, and Vermont, Silver.
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) . 165

2001-S Superb Gem Proof five-piece State Quar¬
ter set: Kentucky, New York, North Carolina,
Rhode Island, and Vermont, Clad. Proof-69
Deep Cameo (PCGS) . 125

Mint Errors

(2000) New Hampshire. Struck 80% Off-center.
MS-66 (PCGS). Off-center at 12:30. On the
obverse may be seen only QUARTER and the
tip ofWashington’s bust. On the reverse may be

seen NEW HAMPS and 1788 . 149

2000-P New Hampshire. Reverse clad layer miss¬
ing. MS-64 (PCGS). The obverse is lustrous hght
gray while the reverse displays fully brilliant orange

lustre. A wonderful error for the specialist . 545

2000-P New Hampshire. Double struck, one
strike 20% off-center, the other 90% off-cen¬
ter. MS-66 (PCGS). Satiny hght gray with traces
of champagne toning. The first strike is 20% off-
center at 5:00, the second strike 90% off-center

at 12:00 . 679

2000-P New Hampshire. Double struck, second
strike 85% off-center. MS-64 (PCGS). The first
strike is properly centered and the second strike is
85% off-center at 6:00. Fully brilliant with satiny light

gray lustre and just a hint of amber toning . 545

2000-P New Hampshire. Double struck, sec¬
ond strike 60% off-center. MS-64 (PCGS).
The first strike is properly centered and the sec¬
ond strike is 60% off-center at 2:00. Lustrous hght

gray surfaces . 679

2000-P New Hampshire. Triple struck, sec¬
ond and third strikes 50% offcenter. MS-66
(PCGS). The first strike is normally centered,
with the second and third strikes each 50% off-
center at 2:30. Highly lustrous -with satiny hght

gray surfaces . 749

2000-P New Hampshire. Triple struck, second

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and third strikes 50% off center. MS-66

(PCGS). The first strike is normally centered, widr
the second and third strikes each 50% off-center
at 8:00. Highly lustrous with satiny surfaces. 749
2000-P New Hampshire. Triple struck, sec¬
ond and third strikes 40% off center. MS-66
(PCGS). The first strike is normally centered,
with the second and third strikes each 40% off-
center at 8:30. Highly lustrous with satiny hght

gray surfaces . 749

2000-P New Hampshire. Triple struck, sec¬
ond and third strikes 40% off center. MS-65
(PCGS). The first strike is normally centered,
with the second and third strikes each 40% off-
center at 3:00. Highly lustrous with satiny hght
gray surfaces. A small disturbance on the reverse

edge may be seen at 10:00 . 679

2000-P New Hampshire. Triple struck, sec¬
ond and third strikes 40% off center. MS-64
(PCGS). The first strike is normally centered,
with the second and third strikes each 40% off-
center at 3:00. Highly lustrous with satiny hght
gray surfaces. A small disturbance on the reverse

edge maybe seen at 10:00 . 619

2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 5% Off-center.
MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully brilliant

with lustrous hght gray surfaces . 89

2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 5% Off-center.
MS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully brilliant

with lustrous hght gray surfaces . 79

2000-P New Hampshire. Struck 5% Off-center.
MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully brilliant
with lustrous hght gray surfaces . 69

2000-D New Hampshire State Quarters
Struck 5 to 10% Off-center

2000-D New Hampshire. Struck 5% Off-center.
MS-64. Sharply struck and fully brilliant with
lustrous hght gray surfaces. These are non-certi-
fied with grades of MS-64 to MS-65, or perhaps
finer. A large quantity of these were included in
the collection we acquired. We will be dehghted
to pick out the finest available quality, just for you,
so be sure to order quickly! . 49

HALF DOLLARS

1795 Overton-112. Doubled Date. VG-7. Medium
gray with faint blue toning and amber peripheral iri¬
descence. The date is sharply doubled below . 895

1806 0-120. Pointed 6. F-12 (ANACS). Pleasant

old gray toning over problem free surfaces. A nice
coin for the grade . 245

A Pleasing 1807
For The Type Collector

1807 Draped Bust. 0-105. AU-50. Very

slight toning over evenly worn and appealing
surfaces . 1,995

1807 Draped Bust. 0-105. EF-45 (NGC). Pleas¬
ant old toning with some golden highlights at the
rims. Even wear and no significant marks. An

excellent choice for the type collector . 1,125

1807 Draped Bust. 0-103. F-15 (ANACS). Typi¬
cal grayish toning. Smooth and even wear. No

significant flaws to mention . 269

Capped Bust, Lettered Edge Half Dollars

1810 0-103. AU-50 (NGC). Attractive hght silver
surfaces. Shght central weakness is noted. .. 459
1821 0-104. AU-50 (NGC). Quite a well struck
example with medium deep gray toning mixed with
splashes of gold. As the description suggests, this
piece has outstanding eye appeal for the grade. 569

1827 0-110. Square base 2. Rarity-4. AU-53

(PCGS). Rather deep and yet attractive old gray
toning over problem free surfaces . 279

1828 0-115. Small 8, Large Letters, Square 2, Rarity-
2. AU-58 (NGC). Light champagne surfaces. 379

1836 0-114. Lettered edge. MS-63 (PCGS).
Brilliant ivory lustre with a whisper of pale gold
toning . 1,950

Liberty Seated Half Dollars

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worthwhile titles, all priced at a discount!

1842 Medium date. WB-106. AU-55 (ANACS).
A well struck example. Pleasant medium gray

toning . 379

1845 AU-58 (NGC). A well struck and brilliant ex¬
ample. Only a touch of friction on the high

points . 715

1847-0 MS-62 (NGC). Lustrous with light cham¬
pagne surfaces . 1,395

1850 MS-62 (PCGS). A sharply struck example of
this scarce date with brilliant ivory lustre, slightly
reflective fields, and lovely gold toning along the

borders . 3,150

1 854 Arrows. AU-50(ANACS). Medium gold and
gray toning over defect free surfaces. A nice

choice for the type collector . 229

1854- 0 Arrows. AU-53 (NGC). Very slight toning.
Some lustre remains. The shght wear is even. 329

Choice 1855 Arrows Half Dollar
1855 Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with
frosty silver surfaces. Sharply struck and highly
attractive. The Philadelphia issue is rarer than the
New Orleans Mint issue of this year . 2,395

1855- 0 MS-61 (NGC). Brilliant . 775

1856- 0 MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck. An attrac¬
tive example with heather toning . 1 ,645

1858 AU-53 (PCGS). Pleasant old toning suggests
this problem free coin has not been cleaned. Nice

if you like that natural look . 219

1860-0 AU-58 (ANACS). Deep but attractive old
gray toning over well struck and appealing sur¬
faces . 239

1866 With Motto. WB-103. MS-61 (ANACS).
Well struck. Having nice lustre and nearly full
brilliance save for a bit of pretty blue toning on the
obverse near the rim . 795

1873 Arrows. AU-53 (ANACS). A well struck

example with nice lustre and no significant
flaws . 495

1874 Arrows. MS-62 (PCGS). A brilliant example

of this popular type issue with traces of faint
champagne toning . 1,750

1877 Proof-63 (PCGS). Attractive mirrored sur¬
faces enhanced by outstanding lustre on the de¬
vices. Light cameo contrast adds to the aesthetic

appeal of this choice Proof. . 795

1877 Proof-61 (PCGS). Brilliant with a whisper
of amber at the rims. This example has a nice
cameo . 595

Barber Half Dollars

1894 MS-62 (NGC). A fully brilliant and well
struck example with pleasing satiny lustre. An
attractive coin for the type or date collector. 695

Outstanding Gem 1897-S Half Dollar
1897-S MS-66 (NGC). This is an absolutely spec¬
tacular example of this rarity for the connoisseur.
Both obverse and reverse are fully prooflike with
cameo contrast, and extremely sharp design fea¬
tures. Although the mintage ofjust under one mil¬
lion coins does not immediately identify this as a
rare date, advanced collectors know that gem Mint
State examples are few and far between. .. 1 1,500

1899 AU-55 (PCGS). Shght wear only on the high
points. A brilliant piece with excellent lustre. 359

1 900 AU-50 (PCGS) . A brilliant and lustrous piece.

No significant flaws and thus a nice choice for the
type collector . 325

1906 AU-55 (PCGS). Sharply struck and lustrous

with pale gold toning on the obverse . 295

1907-S VG-10. A scarce issue . 39

1908 AU-58 (NGC). A wisp of hght gold toning
over lustrous and attractive surfaces. A nice choice
. for the type collector . 339

Choice 1915 Barber Half Dollar
1915 MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous hght champagne
surfaces. One of the key issues among circulation
strike Barber half dollars. It is always a pleasure to
offer an attractive specimen for sale . 1,745

Liberty Walking Half Dollars

Outstanding 1916-D Half Dollar
1916-D MS-65 (PCGS). Frosty lustre with fully
brilliant white surfaces. Sharply, although not fully
struck. Far above average for the issue . 1 ,775

Choice 1916-S Liberty Walking
Half Dollar Rarest Variety of the Year
1916-S MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and lustrous
with wisps of champagne toning. In Mint State this
western Mint issue is far and away the rarest variety
of the year. If this is on your “want list,” your search
for a really attractive specimen ends right here. Bow¬
ers and Merena Galleries quality personified! 2,895
1917 MS-65 (PCGS). Pale hlac and bright electric
blue iridescence gathers at the rims. A satiny gem
with frosty, mattelike surfaces that are typical for
the date . 895

Important 1921 Half Dollar
Lowest Philadelphia Mintage
1921 AU-55 (PCGS). This wonderful half dollar
has nearly complete silvery white lustre with
pleasing surfaces. A key date and always in de¬
mand in high quality circulated grades. Just

246,000 were struck . 2,950

1921-S F-12 (ANACS). Medium gray surfaces.

Even wear and no significant flaws . 65

1935 MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck and bril¬
liant . 439

1935 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. A
sharply struck example with frosty surfaces. 319

1936 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 269

1936 MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1936-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 795

1936- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 495

1937- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant. Not easy to find

so nice! . 489

1937- S MS-64 (PCGS). Quite a nice strike. A lustrous
piece with a hint of attractive golden toning. . 245

1938 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 289

1938 MS-64(PCGS). Full brilliance and nice lus¬
tre . 139

1938- D AU-55. Having nice lustre and a wisp of

golden toning. A pleasing example of this scarce
and popular issue . 295

1939 Proof-67 (PCGS). A thin halo of deep golden

toning on the obverse adds to the strong eye ap¬
peal. The ideal coin for those who appreciate the
natural look . 1,275

1939- D MS-65 (PCGS). A lovely example with

soft frosty white lustre . 145

1940 MS-66 (NGC). A wonderful gem with attractive
ivory lustre and faint peripheral gold toning. ... 199

1940- S MS-65 (PCGS). This is an outstanding gem

with fully brilliant white lustre and above average
design definition . 359

1941 MS-67 (PCGS). A stunning gem example with
outstanding aesthetic appeal. Fully brilliant with a
touch of hght champagne toning. This superb

“Walker” is sure to please the connoisseur. . 725
1941 MS-66. Brilliant . 165

1941 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply struck

with a hint of toning . 119

1941-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,175

1941- S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply struck

with a whisper of faint gold toning . 209

1942 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 209

1942 MS-66. Brilliant and attractive . 209

1942 MS-65. Brilliant . 109

1942 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 109

1942 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1942 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 45

1942- D MS-65 (PCGS). Bnlliant . 259

1942- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 599

1943 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant, sharply struck. 199

1943 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 109

1943 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1943 MS-63. Brilliant . 44

1943 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 44

1943- S MS-65 (PCGS). Very shght golden toning

adds to the positive appearance . 379

1944 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 159

1944 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 44

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1944-D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 239

1944- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 139

1945 MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant . 225

1945 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 119

1945- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 129

1946 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 209

1946 MS-65. A lovely gem with frosty white lus¬
tre . 209

1946 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49

1946- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 239

1946-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 109

1946-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 379

1946-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 139

Lranklin Half Dollars

1948 MS-66 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 895

1948- D MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 269

1949 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Attractive gold obverse

with brilliant reverse . 109

Attractive 1949-D Franklin Half Dollar

1949- D MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Lustrous with hght

golden surfaces . 1,875

1949-D MS-64 FBL(PCGS). Brilhant and lus¬
trous . 99

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for your money, discover Bowers and Merena Galleries by
placing a trial order today. Do this, and you’ll be a client for
many years. In fact, some of our clients have been with us
since we started our business in 1953! (The number gets
smaller each year, due to the human predicament of not
being able to five forever!)

1950 Proof-66 (NGC). A brilhant and sparkling
example of this scarce issue among the Franklin

proofs. Sure to please quality . 595

1950- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Brilhant . 139

1951 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Lustrous golden sur¬
faces . 319

1951- S MS-65 (NGC). Lightly toned . 95

1952 PR-65 (PCGS). Brilhant and having some

cameo contrast . 169

1952 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilhant . 219

Lustrous 1952-S Franklin Half Dollar

1952- S MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilhant. Not rare in

lower grades or if indifferently struck, but with
Full Bell Lines it’s a different story! A find for the
specialist . 1,350

1953 Proof-64 (PCGS). This lovely Proof has bril¬
hant surfaces with hght cameo contrast . 99

1953 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). A delightful example
with fully frosty, fully brilhant lustre. This is an
extremely difficult issue to locate, and is consid¬
ered by specialists to be the rarest Philadelphia
Mint issue with full bell lines . 1,295

1953 MS-65 (PCGS). Light golden toning. .. 229

1953- D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Brilhant . 59

1953- S MS-65 (PCGS). A brilhant piece with ex¬
cellent lustre . 75

1954 Proof-68 Cameo (NGC). Brilhant. 1,395
1954 Proof-67 (PCGS). Mirrored fields with frosty

devices . 119

1954 Proof-66 Cameo(PCGS). Full brilliance and

a beautiful piece . 359

1954 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 245

1954- D MS-65 FBL. Brilhant . s . 219

1954-D MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilhant . 219

1954-D MS-65. Brilhant . 169

1954-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilhant . 49

1954-S MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Brilhant . 69

9

The Coin Collector ^ December 31, 2001

The 1804 Class III silver dollar — now No. 8 in the
Top 10 World Record Prices — realized $874,000!

A 1799 large copper cent, Sheldon-189, VF-20
(NGC) brought $ 15,525 , setting the tone for strength
in copper coins that would be seen during the next
three days of the Bowers and Merena sale series.

The 1879 famous “Schoolgirl” dollar pattern in
silver, P-1804, J-1608, one of America’s classic
designs, Proof-64 (NGC) soared to $48,875 in
frenzied bidding.

Among a nice selection of territorial gold, an 1849
Mormon $5, MS-61 (NGC), brought a super
strong $25,875.

The highlight from the Hinkley Collection, a coin
which cost $3,000 when it was bought from Dave
Bowers a generation ago, 1788 Vermont, Ryder-30
with backward C in AUCTORI, was expected to
challenge the $20,000 mark. After a frantic
bidding chase the coin brought an incredible,
unprecedented $63,250!

An “affordable” (more or less!) 1879 Stella in “just”
Proof-62 (PCGS) brought a very strong $48,300.

There were two 1794 silver dollars in the sale, A
delightful MS-61 (NGC), zoomed upward and
onward all the way to $207,000.

iree many reamers saie

Sees Strong Competition and Records for United States Series

Leading off a double-header of Bowers and Merena Galleries auctions in Baltimore,
the numismatic cabinet ofTree Many Feathers crossed the $2 million mark, comfortably
exceeding estimates made last summer for the sale, originally scheduled to be held in
New York City, but postponed due to the September 11th tragedy.

The venue was the Baltimore/Washington Numismatic Convention, always a focal
point for intense activity for coin, token, medal, and currency collectors. Held twice a
year at the Convention Center, these events always draw an enthusiastic crowd. “Draw
a 500-mile circle around Baltimore, and you get perhaps half of the population of the
United States,” commented Dr. Richard Bagg, the firm’s auction advisor, who gathers
consignments for such events.

“There are few ‘coin cities’ in America equal to Baltimore,” Bagg continued. “Over
the years many of America’s greatest collections have been formed there, including
those ofRobert Gilmor, Jr., Col. Mendes I. Cohen, Waldo C. Newcomer, the Garrett
Family and The Johns Hopkins University, Louis Eliasberg, and more.”

Tree Many Feathers, with a Native American heritage, gathered together a dazzling
collection including gems in many series, including some of the finest United States
pattern coins to be auctioned in recent years. As the sale opened, all was in place for a
lot of action, and from that point excitement prevailed.

The highlights were many and include those shown here (all include the 15% buyer’s
fee).

For further information concerning bidding in or consigning to future Bowers and
Merena Galleries sales, please call John Pack or Rick Bagg at 1-800-458-4646 today to
discuss a confidential consignment rate and to reserve a place for your coins, medals,
tokens, or paper money. And, we can offer you an immediate cash advance once your
consignment has been received. Call us today. It may well be the most financially
rewarding decision you have ever made.

Flannagan Collection Sale

Sets Records for United States Series

A lovely 1888 Proof 65 (PCGS) Morgan silver
dollar, brought $16,100, reflectingan exceptional
price for a date which in average Proof grade does
not attract much notice, but this one was of special
quality. Throughout the sale, quality and rarity
combined with the famous Bowers and Merena
Galleries cataloguing style, added up to great prices.

A beautiful 1879 Flowing Hair $4 Stella, Proof-66
(PCGS), brought $94,875, prompting one onlooker,
a dealer from California, to say, “Wow! If anyone
wants to know if this is a great sale or if the market
is strong just look at this coin!”

A 1909 V.D.B. Lincoln cent. Matte Proof 66-RB
(PCGS), brought $12,650, a figure that not even
the most optimistic market observer could have
imagined!

A seldom seen 1920-S $20 graded MS-61 (NGC)
brought $18, 100, further reflective of the interest
in gold at the sale.

An 1879 pattern qmrter dollar, Pollock-1787, Judd-
1593, Proof 66(PCGS) brought $ 1 6, 1 00, amazing
onlookers who thought that this lovely piece might
bring $8, 000 or so, but not double that!

Lot 1026, a 1792 Half Disme accompanied by a
veritable "article” on its history, in Fine-12
(ANACS) grade, was expected to fetch $10, 000 to
$14,00, but instead brought $24,150, to the
delight of the consignor. And, in what makes a
perfect numismatic equation, the buyer acquired a
very nice example of one of the most famous, most
storied of early Mint issues.

Baltimore was again the scene on November 29th through December 1 st when Bowers
and Merena offered the fabulous cabinets of Phillip Flannagan, Dr. John Wong, Dr. Robert
Hinkley and additional pieces from Tree Many Feathers (whose main collection had been
sold by Bowers and Merena the previous day), and a marvelous group of coins from the
Great Southwest Gold and Silver Collection formed under the direction ofScott Travers.

In introductory remarks, Q. David Bowers remarked that those who filled the auction
gallery included a virtual Who ’s Who in American Numismatics, dealers and collectors alike.
Enthusiasm prevailed throughout.

In addition to the hundreds present in person, countless others bid via the Internet,
telephone, and mail on the many items in the sale, along the way setting many records.
The sale realized dazzling prices in all series from colonials to gold coins, currency, numismatic
America, and world coins.

At sale’s end Dave Bowers commented: “The auction brought over $6.3 million, with
buyers from all over the world. For many series, the record books will have to be rewritten.
Add to this the over $2 million realized the previous day by our Tree Many Feathers
Collection sale, and over $8.3 million in coins, tokens, medals, and paper money changed
hands in four days of excitement. It was one of the most enthusiastic, spirited sales we’ve
ever conducted, far exceeding our expectations.

There was electricity in the air as Lot 4303 came up for bidding, a high quality,
extensively pedigreed 1804 Class III or “Restrike” silver dollar, a close cousin to the famous
Class I dollar. The crystal chandeliered auction gallery at the Marriott Hotel, headquarters
for the Suburban Washington/Baltimore Coin Convention, was standing room only, front
to back, wall to wall. One experienced dealer commented, “I have never seen an auction
room so alive with excitement!”

Applause broke out, and there was a rush to congratulate the buyer, the consignor, and
the auctioneer. Cameras flashed and whirred, notes were taken, and all were abuzz with
excitement — that not even in the strongest of past numismatic markets had a Class III dollar
come even close to that price. Phillip Flannagan and his wife Ann held “court” and signed
many catalogues as souvenirs. His marvelous collection of early dollars 1794 to 1804 crossed
the $2 million mark, the proceeds of which will be donated to build a Christian children’s
school in Middletown, Ohio. ->

“In addition to all of the bidding excitement, I felt a warmth, a camaraderie among our
bidders, a reaffirmation of the pleasures that our wonderful hobby offers.”

Pictured here are just a few of the highlights of the three day sale (all prices listed include
the 15% buyer's fee).

10

The Coin Collector ^ December 31, 2001

1955 Proof-67 (PCGS). Wonderful quality with

brilliant Proof surfaces . 169

1955 Proof-67 (PCGS). A delightful example with
highly lustrous portrait. The obverse has heavy cameo

contrast while the reverse is folly brilliant . 169

1955 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). The popular “Bugs
Bunny” variety, so named due to the clash marks
located exactly in front of Franklin’s mouth, giv¬
ing the appearance of protruding teeth, much like

the familiar cartoon character . 795

1955 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 329

1955 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 47

1956 Type II. Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
Brilliant with heavily frosted devices. We have
available a small group of this particular variety,
each one a treat to the eye. Purchase one for 679
1956 Type II. Proof-68 Cameo (NGC). Frosty
white devices with full contrast against immacu¬
late fields . 295

1956 Type II. Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS). Heavily
frosted devices offset from reflective fields. . 295
1956 Type II. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Bril¬
liant . 379

1956 Type II. Proof-67 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with

very light cameo contrast . 99

1957 Proof-68 (PCGS). Fully frosted devices. 285

1957 MS-65 (ANACS). Brilliant . 45

1957 MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant . 45

1957 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 45

While we have a great stock of Franklin half dollars, it will
help you and also help us if you have second choices in mind
when you telephone, Ax, or mail your order.

1958-D MS-66 FBL (PCGS). This is an exceptional
example with outstanding eye appeal. Light ivory
lustre is highlighted by peripheral iridescence. 395
1959 Proof-67 (PCGS). A superb Proofwith deeply

reflective fields . 49

1959 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 295

1959-D MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant . 159

1959-D MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant. Reviewing
our beautiful inventory of Franklin half dollars
prompts us to recall the days of the 1 950s when there
was little interest in collecting such pieces, and we
did not stock them singly. In fact, we had a general
policy — with just a few exceptions — not to stock
any United States coins dated after 1940! Today this
seems rather silly, but back then such pieces played
to a small market and had relatively little premium
value. Now, competition to buy choice Franklin
half dollars is fierce, and it takes a great deal of effort

for us to maintain our inventory . . 59

QUALITY: The Bowers and Merena difference! For
over 45 years, since our founding in 1953, we have been
supplying choice, rare, and interesting coins, tokens, med¬
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1960 MS-64 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 57

1961 MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . ;.;.,..-.,utii219

1961 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. ... 29

1961-D MS-65 FBL (PCGS). Brilliant . 975

1961-D MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant . 375

1961- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 375

1962 Proof-68 (NGC). Brilliant . 79

1962- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant centers with gold

peripheral toning . : . 350

1962- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 350

1963 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 45

1963- D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

Kennedy Half Dollars

1964 Proof-69 Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant silvery
Proof surfaces with light cameo contrast. ... 225

1964 Proof-69 (PCGS). Brilliant . 59

1964 Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant. 450

1964 Accented Hair. Proof-68 (PCGS). Bril¬
liant . 125

1964 Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant and attrac¬
tive with light cameo contrast . 79

1964 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with frosty white
lustre . 32

1964-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1968-S Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Bril¬
liant . 119

1972- S Proof 69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant 150

1973- S Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). An excep¬
tional example with amazing cameo contrast. 99

1974- S Proof 69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant

with excellent contrast . 79

1976-S Proof 69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant
with outstanding eye appeal . 89

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1977- S Proof 69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant. 39

1978- S Proof 69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Bril¬
liant . 39

1979- S Proof 69 Deep Cameo Type 1 (PCGS).

Brilliant . 35

1980- S Proof 69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant. 35

1981- S Proof 69 Deep Cameo Type 1 (PCGS).

Brilliant . 35

Draped Bust Dollars

Attractive 1799 Silver Dollar
1799 Bowers Borckardt-164, Bolender-17.
VF-20 (PCGS). A lovely example with deep gray
fields and lighter devices. Excellent surfaces for
the grade. Early silver dollars have gained substan¬
tially in popularity over the past year . 1 ,595

1802 VF-20 Dollar

1802 BB-241, B-6. VF-20 (ANACS). Pleasing pew¬
ter gray surfaces with some golden highlights. 1 ,775

Gobrecht Dollar

Attractive 1836 Gobrecht Dollar
1836 Judd-60 Restrike. Proof-50 (PCGS). Light
hairlines over reflective silver surfaces, cleaned in
the past and now beginning to acquire natural
gold toning, visible along the border. Die align¬
ment IV with the eagle flying level in respect to
the horizontal axis of the obverse . 8,450

Liberty Seated Dollar
1842 AU-50 (PCGS). Uniform light to medium
gray-gold toning over problem free surfaces. For
the collector who desires the increasingly difficult
to find natural looking coins . 695

Impressive 1850 Silver Dollar
1850 AU-58 (NGC). An important opportunity
for the specialist, this attractive dollar has slighdy
reflective fields and light toning over pale gray
surfaces. Just 7,500 were minted, the lowest mint¬
age of any circulation strike issue from Philadel¬
phia, save for the 1851 and 1852 rarities. . 3,750

Brilliant 1870 Proof Dollar
1870 PR-62 (NGC). A fully brilliant example of
this popular and affordable issue. Some contrast
between the fields and devices. This attractive

piece has fewer than expected marks for the grade
with none of them being heavy. An excellent
choice for the type collector . 2,095

Morgan Silver Dollars

1878 7/8TF MS-63 (PCGS). Strong doubled tail
feather definition as noted on the grading service
holder. A fuEy brilliant piece with exceUent lus¬

tre . 199

1878 7/8TF MS-63 (PCGS). Noted on the holder
that the doubling of the tail feathers is weak. A bril¬
liant and very pleasing piece for the grade. ... 129

Prized 1878 Proof Morgan Dollar
8 Tailfeathers Reverse
1878 8 Tailfeathers. Proof-63 (PCGS). A lovely
Proof with intense gold toning surrounded by
splashes of peripheral blue and lilac. The actual num¬
ber of Proof examples of this variety minted is not
precisely known, however, is certainly a very small
quantity. Given the additional stature of this as the
only Proof eight tail feathers Morgan dollar makes
this an opportunity of prime importance. ... 2,995
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878 (as nor¬
mally seen). MS-64 DMPL (NGC). BriEiant
with deep prooflike contrast and frosted devices.
A very difficult date in DMPL and even more
difficult to find without heavy bagmarking.

Choice for the grade . 795

1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878 (PCGS). FuEy
brilhant and a nice example of this issue . 229

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December 31, 2001

1886 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 98

1886 MS-64. Brilliant . 49

1886 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant. Our listing is suf¬
ficiently comprehensive that it is a pleasant and
easy experience to order a dozen or two dozen or
three dozen different inexpensive Morgan dollars,
all in beautiful Mint State, and form the nucleus
of a specialized collection. When our package ar¬
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quality you gaze upon. We guarantee it! Morgan
dollars are fun to collect, and our inventory of
choice pieces gives you one of the finest selections
you will ever see . 49

1886 MS-63. Brilliant and attractive . 39

1886MSS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and attractive

for the grade . 36

1886-S MS-63 DPL (NGC). Brilliant centers with
light peripheral toning. Somewhat scarce so se¬
lect . 995

1886- S MS-63 (PCGS). Full brilliance and very

attractive for the grade . 295

1887 MS-65. Brilliant . 98

1887 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 98

1887 MS-64 PL (PCGS). Brilliant . 96

1887 MS-64. Brilliant . 49

1887 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant. We recendy bought

a hoardlet of certified 1887 dollars, all graded by

PCGS. Have us send one to you for . 49

1887 MS-63. Brilliant . 39

1887 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive lustre

for the grade . 35

1887- 0 MS-64 (PCGS). Beautiful satiny lustre and

full brilliance . 345

1887- S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with a wisp of even

light golden toning. Excellent eye appeal . 175

1888 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 215

1888 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant. A delightful ex¬
ample . 55

Marvelous 1888-0 Dollar

1888- 0 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant with immaculate

surfaces and full satiny lustre. A truly exceptional

1888-0 dollar, one of the finest we have ever had
in stock. This is a once-in-a-lifetime coin. That
is, once you buy it, you are set for life — no need
to ever look at another! . 3,850

1888-0 MS-65 PL (NGC). A lovely example with

fully brilliant lustre on the devices . 695

1888-0 MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant . 439

1888-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Fully lustrous with a hint

of peripheral gold toning . 439

1888-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty brilliance and ex¬
cellent eye appeal . 59

1888- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely, fully brilliant

example . 42

1889- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with a wisp of

blue gold toning on the rim. An attractive
choice . 295

1890 MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). Fully brilliant
with excellent contrast between the fields and

devices . 1,395

1890 MS-63 (PCGS). Full brilliance and very at¬
tractive . 45

Delightful Deep Mirror Proof Like

1890-0 $1

1890- 0 MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant and hav¬

ing the expected strong contrast between mirror
fields and frosty devices . 1 ,450

1891- S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant frosty lustre and

good eye appeal . 259

1891- S MS-63 (ANACS). Fully brilliant with very

minor abrasions . 129

1892 MS-64 (PCGS). Satiny lustrous surfaces and
outstanding eye appeal . 679

Gem Mint State 1892-CC Dollar
NGC MS-65

1892- CC MS-65 (NGC). Mostly brilliant with a
whisper of gold and blue at the upper obverse bor¬
der. A wonderful example of this issue, from the
very popular Canon City, Nevada Mint. . 6,950

1892- 0 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and attrac¬
tive example of this issue . 579

Choice Mint State 1893-0 Dollar

1893- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). A relatively high-grade ex¬

ample of this rare New Orleans Mint issue with soft
frosty white lustre and exceptional aesthetic appeal.
This issue was a very minor part of the Treasury re¬
lease of Morgan dollars some 40 years ago and, to¬
day, represents a find for die specialist . 6,650

Pleasing 1894-0 Dollar
Choice and Rare

1894- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). Sharply struck and fully

brilliant with attractive satiny lustre . 3,250

1895- 0 AU-50 (NGC). A lustrous and pleasing
example. Even wear and no heavy marks. .. 895

1896 MS-66 (NGC). Fully brilliant with slightly
reflective fields. Not a rare date, but elusive at the
MS-66 level . 725

1896 MS-64 (PCGS). Full brilliance and attractive

for the grade . 52

1896- 0 AU-55 (PCGS). A brilliant piece with

excellent lustre and few marks . 475

1897 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lightly reflec¬

tive. Readily available in lower grades, but decid¬
edly elusive in the superb gem Mint State
preservation offered here . 1 ,395

1897- 0 MS-61 (NGC). Brilliant with light golden

toning . 1,295

1897-0 AU-58 (NGC). A brilliant coin with nice
lustre and slight friction on the high points. 495

1898 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant with satiny lustre. 59

1878-CC MS-63 PL (PCGS). Brilliant . 229

1878-CC MS-62 PL (PCGS). Brilliant . 175

1878-S MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant . 950

1878- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with good eye

appeal . 225

1879 MS-64 (PCGS). Full brilliance and nice lus¬
tre. Fewer than expected marks for the grade. 55

Choice 1879-CC Morgan Dollar

1879- CC MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant satiny lustre with

nice contrast between the devices and fields. This is
the second rarest Carson City Morgan dollar in Mint
State quality, and is always in demand . 5,650

1879-0 MS-63 PL (PCGS). Frosty with excellent
contrast and a hint of even golden toning. .. 245

1879-0 MS-63 (PCGS). A brilliant example with

excellent eye appeal . 139

1879-S Reverse of 1878. MS-63. Brilliant. ... 359

1879-S Reverse of 1879. MS-66 PL (NGC). Su¬
perb frosty devices. The obverse is blast white and
the reverse has lovely gold and rose peripheral

toning . 345

1879-S Reverse of 1879 MS-66. Brilliant . 219

1879-S Reverse of 1879. MS-66 (PCGS). Bril¬
liant . 219

1879-S Reverse of 1879. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant
and frosty centers with amber peripheral toning

at the rims . 219

1879-S Reverse of 1879. MS-65. Brilliant . 99

1879-S Reverse of 1879 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant

with a hint of golden toning at the rim . 99

1879-S Reverse of 1879. MS-65 (PCGS). Bril¬
liant . 99

1879- S Reverse of 1879. MS-64 (PCGS). Fully

brilliant and attractive . 55

Deep Mirror Prooflike 1880
Morgan Dollar

1880 MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant mirrored

fields with wonderfully frosty devices . 1 ,575

1880 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive. 105

1880- 0 MS-64 (PCGS). A well struck and folly

brilliant example. Frosty lustre and great eye ap¬
peal. Having fewer than expected marks for the
grade . 1,150

1880-0 MS-62. Brilliant . 195

1880-0 MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant . 195

1880-0 MS-61 PL (PCGS). Brilliant with nice

contrast and fewer then expected marks . 149

1880-0 MS-61 (NGC). Brilliant . 119

1880-S MS-67 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and lustrous

example of this fine issue . 649

1880-S MS-66 DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant. ... 895

1880-S MS-66. Brilliant . 219

1880-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 219

1880-S MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and gold at the

rims . 219

1880-S MS-65 PL (PCGS). Light amber peripher¬
ies . 195

1880-S MS-65. Brilliant . 98

1880-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 98

1880-S MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and having

great lustre . 45

1880-S MS-64. Brilliant . 49

1880-S MS-63. Brilliant . 35

1880- S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with outstanding

lustre . 35

1881- CC MS-64 (PCGS). This lovely western

Mint issue has satiny white lustre with a slight
cameo appearance . 385

1881-CC MS-64 (GSA). With ANACS certifi¬
cate . 385

1881-CC MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant with a hint of

cameo contrast . 269

1881-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive

example of this issue . 45

1881-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Attractively toned on the

obverse and folly brilliant on the reverse . 45

1881-S MS-67 PL (NGC). An exceptionally high-
grade example of this exceedingly popular mint-

mark . 895

1881-S MS-66 (PCGS). Highly lustrous with a
whisper of champagne toning and a trace of lilac

along the reverse border . 219

1881-S MS-65 DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant with

strong cameo contrast . 525

1881-S MS-65 PL (NGC). Brilliant with a few tiny

iridescent splashes . . 195

1881-S MS-65 PL (PCGS). Brilliant . 195

1881-S MS-65. Full brilliance and lustre. For the
collector who wants quality and doesn’t need a

grading service holder . 98

1881-S MS-64 PL. Brilliant . 79

1881-S MS-64. Brilliant . 49

1881-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant. This is the Mor¬
gan dollar for all seasons . 49

1881-S MS-63 PL (PCGS). Fully brilliant and at¬
tractive piece with light cameo contrast . 69

1881- S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and appealing lus¬
tre . 39

Superb Gem 1882 Dollar
1882 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant. An exceptionally
high-grade specimen of this popular Morgan dol¬
lar date . 1,850

1882 MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and attrac¬
tive . 549

1882 MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant . 575

1882 MS-63 DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant with a hint

of light golden toning at the rim . 279

1882 MS-63 (PCGS). Bright white and attrac¬
tive . 42

1882- CC MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,295

1882-0 MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant. .. 975

1882-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Almost folly white with

a hint of even golden toning . 42

1882-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Fully lustrous and attrac¬
tive . 42

1882-S MS-65. Brilliant . 99

1882-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. 36

1882- S MS-63. Brilliant . 39

1883 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and sharply

struck . 57

1883 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive for the

grade . 39

1883- CC MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 745

1883-CC MS-65 DMPL (PCGS). Fully brilliant

with deeply mirrored fields, lustrous devices. 725

1883-CC MS-65 PL (PCGS). Brilliant . 425

1883-CC MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant . 325

1883-CC MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 325

1883-0 MS-65. Brilliant . 109

1883-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 109

1883-0 MS-64. Brilliant . 49

1883-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive for

the grade . 48

1883-0 MS-63. Brilliant and sharply struck. .. 39

Choice and Lustrous 1883-S Dollar
Highly Important Rarity

1883- S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant with light

reflectivity and great lustre. This is one of the
scarce dates among Morgan dollars, a rarity in
choice or gem Mint State . 4,250

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1884 MS-66 (PCGS). Almost fully brilliant with a

small amount of attractive blue and gold toning
between 6:00 and 9:00 on the obverse . 995

1884 MS-64. Brilliant . 59

1884 MS-63 (PCGS). Bright and lustrous . 59

1884- CC MS-66 PL (NGC). Brilliant . 1,195

1884-CC MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant. Exceptionally

high-grade! Exceptionally nice! Our buyers — namely
Gordon Wrubel and Mark Borckardt — have been
traveling far and wide to find such coins as this! 895

1884-CC MS-65. Brilliant . 299

1884-CC MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive

for the grade . 125

1884-0 MS-66. Brilliant . 285

1 884-0 MS-66 (NGC). Fully brilliant obverse with

faint rose toning on the reverse . 285

1884-0 MS-65 DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant. .. 695

1884-0 MS-65. Brilliant with frosty lustre . 99

1884-0 MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant . 99

1884-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 99

1884-0 MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). Full brilliance
strong contrast the fields and devices. Very attrac¬
tive example for the grade . 129

1884-0 MS-64. Brilliant . 49

1884-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and attrac¬
tive for the grade . 49

1884-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant. A nice introduc¬
tory coin to illustrate the New Orleans Mint. 39

1884- 0 MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant. Very nice for the

grade . 29

1885 MS-65PL (PCGS). Attractive medium deep

iridescent golden toning with slight blue high¬
lights. Moderate contrast between the fields and
devices. Strong eye appeal . 295

1885 MS-65. Brilliant . 109

1885 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 109

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1885 MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant piece with

excellent contrast and nice eye appeal . 159

1885 MS-64 PL (PCGS). Brilliant . 89

1885 MS-64. Brilliant . 49

1885 MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant . r, . 49

1885 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and outstanding. 49
1885 MS-63. Brilliant with foil frosty lustre. ... 39
1885 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive for the
grade . 38

1885 MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant . , . 29

1885- CC MS-62 (PCGS). Almost folly brilliant

with a hint of golden toning on obverse and re¬
verse . 329

1885-0 MS-67 (NGC). Brilliant with impressive

cartwheel lustre and frosty devices . 1 ,195

1885-0 MS-66 (NGC). A crescent of green blue
and gold rainbow toning that covers one third of
the obverse extending from 6:00 to 11:00. An

outstanding choice . 98

1885-0 MS-65. Brilliant . 98

1885-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 98

1885-0 MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant . 49

1885-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive. 48

1885-0 MS-63. Brilliant . 39

1885-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and attrac¬
tive for the grade . 36

1885-S MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant strong frosty
lustre and minimum marks for the grade. A pleas¬
ing example of this popular issue. Call at once to
reserve this coin . 395

1886 MS-67 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous with

sharp design features . 795

1886 MS-65. Brilliant. . . 98

The above cartoon, by Bill King, ap¬
peared in Numismatic News, December 1 1 ,
2001, and is certainly deserving of reprint¬
ing here (with permission).

1898 MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and nice. 39

1898-0 MS-65. Brilliant . 119

1898-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty brilliance with
great eye appeal . 49

1898- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). Full brilliance and nice

lustre . 36

1899- 0 MS-66. Brilliant . 385

1899-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive for

the grade . 55

1899-S MS-64 (PCGS). A brilliant example and
one having no heavy marks on Liberty’s cheek.
Nice lustre and outstanding eye appeal . 525

1899- S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and flashy. . 295

1900 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 835

1900 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant with satiny lustre

and excellent eye appeal . 59

1900- 0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and having sat¬
iny lustre . 139

1900-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Attractive fully brilliant.

A very nice example for the grade . 59

1900-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Beautiful satiny lustre
with full brilliance . 42

1900- 0/CC AU-55 . 139

1901- 0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and of pleasing

quality . 59

1901- S MS-62 (PCGS). A folly brilliant example

and having excellent lustre. Fewer than normal
bagmarks for the grade. A positive combination
of quality and price . 439

1902 MS-63. Brilliant and attractive . 83

1902- 0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and have nice eye

appeal . 49

1902-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and pleasing.39

1902- S MS-63 (PCGS). Full frosty brilliance .Ex¬

cellent eye appeal. A very strong coin for the
grade. Sure to please . 359

1903- 0 MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant . 925

1903-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and prob¬
lem free with a nearly perfect cheek . 329

1903- 0 MS-63 (PCGS). Slight toning at the rims.

Nice lustre . 299

1904- 0 MS-66 PL (NGC). A lovely gem with

bright silver surfaces and lightly reflective
fields . 475

1904-0 MS-65 DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant. .. 679

1904-0 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and nice for the

grade . 98

1904-0 MS-64 PL (PCGS). Frosty brilliance with

nice contrast . 89

1904-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and nice ex¬
amples for the grade . 48

1921 Morgan. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant. 135
1921 Morgan. MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely ex¬
ample . 39

1921-D Morgan. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant surfaces

with frosty lustre . 67

1 921— S Morgan. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and
attractive . 55

Peace Dollars

1921 Peace. High Relief. MS-65 (PCGS). An
outstanding gem specimen with lustrous, satiny
surfaces and a whisper of champagne toning. Al¬
though slightly weak at the centers, this example
is much sharper than normally seen . 2,495

1921 Peace. AU-58 Good lustre. Slight friction on

the high points . 129

1922 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant. An ideal coin for

your type set . 39

1922 MS-63 (PCGS). Frosty lustre. Slight ton¬
ing . 29

1923 MS-66. Brilliant . 665

1923 MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant . 665

1923 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 665

1923 MS-65. Brilliant . 105

1923 MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant . 105

1923 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 105

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1923 MS-64. Brilliant . 39

1923 MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant . 39

1923 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 39

1923 MS-63. Brilliant . 32

1925 MS-66 (PCGS). Light and uniform golden
toning of the type that is often found on coins of
this date. Nice lustre and strong eye appeal. 599

1925 MS-65. Brilliant . 105

1925 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliantand of pleasing qual¬
ity . 44

1925-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and having frosty
lustre. A pleasing example of this scarce and popu¬
lar issue . 539

1925- S (PCGS). Brilliant and excellent quality for

the grade . 129

1926- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with light cham¬
pagne peripheral toning . 825

1926-S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 825

Important Gem 1928 Peace Dollar

1928 MS-65 (PCGS). A fully brilliant and lus¬
trous example with satiny surfaces and light
gold toning, slightly deeper on the reverse. This
issue is considered the key-date among all Peace

dollars . 3,250

1928 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous with

pleasing satin surfaces . 675

1928 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 359

1928-S MS-64 (PCGS). Champagne surfaces with
deep golden toning around the periphery. 1 ,050
1928-S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliantand having fewer

than expected marks for the grade . 295

1934 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 975

1934 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply struck

with a whisper of champagne toning . 259

Gem Uncirculated 1934-D $1
1934-D MS-65 (PCGS). A satiny and lustrous gem
with a hint of pale rose. A beautiful coin in all re¬
gards . 2,095

1934-D MS-63 (PCGS). An exceptional example

with fully brilliant, frosty surfaces . 245

Choice Mint State 1934-S Dollar
1934-S MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely example with
fully brilliant silver lustre. A sharply struck ex¬
ample of this important key date issue . 3,995

Very Attractive 1934-S Dollar

1934- S MS-62 (PCGS). Just a wisp of golden ton¬

ing over lustrous surfaces. Far fewer marks than
what would be expected for the grade . 1 ,875

1935 MS-64. A brilliant and lustrous example. 155

1935- S MS-63 (PCGS). Slight golden toning over

lustrous and pleasing surfaces . 295

Eisenhower Dollars

1971- D MS-65 (PCGS). Fully lustrous and attrac¬
tive . 49

1972- S Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). An

outstanding Proof with light blue toning . 85

1972- S Silver. MS-68 (PCGS). Brilliant . 150

1973- S Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS).

Fully brilliant with amazing cameo contrast and
light blue toning . 139

1974- D MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous with

light champagne toning . 245

Susan B. Anthony Dollars

1981-S Type II. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
Brilliant . 319

TRADE DOLLARS

1874-S MS-62 (PCGS). Light iridescent sur¬
faces . 829

Lovely 1875-S Trade Dollar
Choice MS-64

1875-S Type I/I. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and
highly lustrous, with just a whisper of pale cham¬
pagne toning in places. A splendid coin for the
grade — over the years, we have handled many ex¬
amples of the date at a slightly higher grade that
were not so impressive as the present piece. One
look at this beauty and you will treasure it in your

collection for years to come! . 2,950

1877 MS-61 (ANACS). Lustrous with deep rose

toning toward the rims . 695

1877 AU-55 (PCGS). Lustrous light champagne
surfaces . 429

Lustrous 1877-S Trade Dollar
1877-S MS-64 (PCGS). Sharply struck with fully
brilliant and frosty lustre . 3,150

Cameo 1880 Trade Dollar
1880 Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). Gorgeous frosty
devices with reflective surfaces. A lovely example
of this Proof only year . 4,475

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U.S. GOLD DOLLARS

1853 MS-64 (NGC). An outstanding example
with fully brilliant satin lustre. A coin of hand¬
picked quality . 1,195

Uncirculated 1855 Gold $1
1855 MS-62 (PCGS). Brightyellow gold with de¬
lightful olive iridescent highlights. Nicely struck
from lightly clashed dies. Type II gold dollars were
a short-lived design type, struck 1854-1856, and
are highly desirable in all grades. Mint State speci¬
mens such as the present coin are always in high
demand, and it is all we can do to keep them in
stock. We wish we had a dozen, but we have but
one. It can be yours for . 6,750

Gem Proof 1861 Gold Dollar
Finest Certified by PCGS
1861 Proof-66 (PCGS). Moderately reflective
greenish yellow gold fields with lustrous devices,
providing considerable cameo contrast. All details
are sharply defined. This is an attractive example
of this Proof rarity, and important opportunity for
the specialist. This is the only Proof-66 example
certified by PCGS with none finer . 20,500

Nearly Mint State 1861-D Gold Dollar
1861-D AU-58 (PCGS). Highly lustrous green¬
ish gold surfaces with only a faint trace of wear
on the very highest points. Although a few very
minor hairlines and surface marks are present,
none are serious. Left obverse and reverse bor¬
ders are weak as always, with other design ele¬
ments boldly defined. Although the exact
mintage of this issue is unknown (all examples
being struck under Confederate control of the
Mint), estimates suggest between 1,000 and

1,500 were actually produced . 27,500

1873 Open 3. MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant yellow
gold lustre with slighdy reflective fields . 875

Affordable 1885 Gold SI

1885 MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with excellent
lustre. Outstanding eye appeal. A very nice choice
for the type collector . 1 ,695

Beautiful Cameo Proof 1885 Gold SI
1885 Proof-62 (PCGS). A lovely little cameo coin,
a wonderful representative of the rare Proof for¬
mat among all gold coins. You’ll like this combi¬
nation of grade and quality! . 3,950

Lovely 1888 Gold Dollar
1888 MS-65. Deeply struck, lustrous and frosty. A
splendid specimen^ of the next to last year of this
denomination. Not often seen this fine. .. 1,850

QUARTER EAGLES
($2.50 GOLD)

1850 AU-58 (NGC). Brilliant and sharp with light
yellow gold surfaces . 739

1856- S AU-50 (PCGS). A pleasing example with

considerable lustre. Attractive faint blue and lilac
toning adds to the aesthetic appeal . 1,295

1857 MS-62 (NGC). Highly attractive with
pleasing yellow gold lustre. Somewhat weakly
struck . 695

1857- S EF-45 (PCGS). A lovely example with

considerable lustre and pleasing light yellow gold
surfaces. So very close to AU . 589

1861 MS-62 (NGC). This is an outstanding ex¬
ample with brilliant yellow gold lustre . 895

Mint State 1862/1 Quarter Eagle

1862/ 1 MS-62 (PCGS). Sharply struck with rich, frosty
orange-gold lustre. Every detail is needle sharp with
the overdate features boldly visible. A lovely coin and
an extremely important opportunity for the special¬
ist. This is tied with one other example for finest cer¬
tified by PCGS, and may be one of the single finest
known examples identified today. The exact num¬
ber known today has not been precisely determined,
however, we believe that only a couple dozen exist.
PCGS has certified 22 such coins, while NGC has
certified a similar number of coins. No doubt these
include a number of resubmissions . 14,750

1869 AU-55 (PCGS). An exceptional example for
the grade with brightyellow gold surfaces and re¬
flective, mirrored fields . 1,195

1871 AU-58 (NGC). A wonderful example with
slighdy reflective deep yellow gold surfaces. Only
5 ,320 pieces minted . 1,195

1874 AU-50 (NGC). Lightly abraded pale yellow
gold surfaces with a splash of lilac toning on the
reverse. This is a very scarce issue from a mintage
ofjust 3,920 coins . 695

Brilliant Gem 1878 $2.50
Splendid MS-65

1878 MS-65 (PCGS). An extraordinary gem ex¬
ample that is sharply struck with frosty orange-
gold lustre. A splendid quarter eagle for your date
collection or type set . 3,345

1878 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant yellow gold with
frosty lustre and a splash of pale orange toning at
upper obverse . 995

1878-S MS-62 (NGC). This delightful example is
sharply struck with lustrous surfaces . 895

Rare 1880 Quarter Eagle
Key Low-Mintage Date

1880 MS-61 (PCGS). Brilliant. A splendid speci¬

men of this scarce date with sharp design features
and satiny lustre. Hard to find in any and all
grades . 1,645

Important 1881 Quarter Eagle Rarity
Just 640 Circulation Strikes Minted

1881 MS-62 (NGC). This offering represents an

opportunity of immense proportions for the spe¬
cialist. From a mintage ofjust 640 circulation
strikes, perhaps only 40 or 50 survive today. This
example is light yellow with sharp design features.
A few very minor surface marks are present. NGC
has certified just two coins at this grade level with
two others in higher grades . 16,875

1882 AU-58 (ANACS). Brilliant with slightly re¬
flective fields. An important opportunity. .. 575

1886 MS-61 (NGC). A brilliant example with deep
yellow gold lustre and sharp design features. A
classic rarity in the quarter eagle series, yet priced
at only . 1 ,295

1886 MS-60 (ANACS). An outstanding example

for the grade with reflective, prooflike fields. An
important opportunity for the date collecting spe¬
cialist . 1,275

1887 AU-58 (NGC). A brilliant piece with out¬

standing lustre. Just a touch offriction on the high
points. A small mintage of only 6,282 pieces. An
affordable way to add some additional interest to
a type set . 545

Lustrous 1897 $2.50

1897 MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with outstanding
cartwheel lustre. A stunning example, among the
finest available . 2,495

Gem 1900 Liberty Quarter Eagle

1900 MS-66 (PCGS). This gorgeous gem example
has amazing brilliant yellow gold lustre with pris¬
tine surfaces. PCGS has only graded one coin
higher than this . 2,750

1900 MS-64 (NGC). An outstanding example with

Because You Asked

We invite readers to submit questions relating to American numismatics. Those deemed
to be of general interest will be answered in this column by our editor, Q. David Bowers.

B.H. ASKS: I have decided to put to¬
gether a type set of coins minted in the 20th
century. I have several questions, and I hope
you can help me:

What are the hardest to find issues in
the copper series? Nickel? Silver? Gold?
Should I collect Mint State, or Proof, or
some of each? 1 was inspired to do this after
seeing how nice my silver dollars look in my
“Eagle” album, and I thought I would start
something new.

CC ANSWERS: Such a set will form a
nice display and will be fun to assemble. You
did not mention the grades you are seeking,
and thus I will assume that for Mint State
you want MS-64 or finer (no problem in this
endeavor) and ditto for Proofs.

Actually, as Mint State and Proof for¬
mats are different from each other, you
might consider assembling a Mint State type
set plus a Proof type set. Some of the issues
are not available in Proof format, examples
being the 1916-1930 Standing Liberty quar¬
ter and the 1 943 zinc-coated steel cent.

For a Mint State set the hardest to find
for denominations from the cent to the
dollar will be, first, the Barber half dollar
(struck 1892-1915). Second may be the
Barber quarter (1892-1 91 6), with the third
being the 1916-1917 (you will probably pick
the better struck and much cheaper 1917)
Standing Liberty quarter.

It might be fun to add some “story” coins
to your set, such as a 1903-0 for the
Morgan dollar.

For a Proof type set, the key issues are
the Barber coins, followed by copper and
nickel issues. Matte Proofs (1909-1916 in
the Lincoln cent series, 1913-1916 in the
Buffalo nickel series) require some picking
and choosing. Matte Proof Lincoln cents are
probably the most erratically graded of all
20th-century Proof coins, and even among
certified coins there are cleaned and recol¬
ored “dogs." Take your time and be careful.

Regarding gold coins, Proofs are very
expensive, and unless you have a budget
that crosses the $1 00,000 mark, you might
rather stick with Mint State. In general, MS-
63 and MS-64 are nice grades, if the coins
are hand picked for quality. The only expen¬
sive coin is the MCMVII (1907) High Relief.
The next scarcest is probably the 1907-8
Indian without motto.

Before gathering your type set coins you
might want to see if you have a favorite year
for certain denominations— your birth year,
or ayear that is significant in American history.

Good luck with your endeavors. This
will be a very interesting project.

• ♦ •

W.S. ASKS: You wrote recently that
you do not like to “bottom fish” (seeking out
coins at bottom prices), but that you and the
other Bowers and Merena buyers would be
willing to pay good money for nice coins.

That may be well and good if you have

piles of money to spend. But since I don’t
have piles of money to spend and can’t
attend your auction sales in person, I have no
choice but to try to seek out bargains with
my bids. Besides, it has been my observation
that many of the people “out there” aren’t as
impressed with MS-66 or Proof-66 coins as
dealers think they are. There are plenty of
really beautiful MS-60 and Proof-60 coins
around, but you have to look for them.

Reflective of the demand for these, I
mention the nice (to my eyes) type set of
Proof-58 to Proof-60 Liberty Seated and
trade dollars I have, which I have built by
“bottom fishing” at your auctions. At a
recent local coin show, several of the deal¬
ers and collectors were begging me to sell
my set to them, for a nice profit for me!

You might want to reconsider your po¬
sition. What do you say?

CC ANSWERS: Thank you for. your
letter. I understand perfectly. One nice
aspect about numismatics is that the mar¬
ket is composed of many different tiers or
levels. By “bottom feeders” I did not refer
to buying choice or nice coins at bottom
prices but, instead, refer to people who
sought out coins within a certain grade, but
made price more important than quality,
and as a result often ended up buying coins
that were quite undesirable within a given
category.

For example, in my context a “bottom
feeder” would be someone who wanted an
MS-60 1 904-S dollar, a very desirable coin,
but who finally found a “bargain” below
market rates, for a coin that was spotted or
ugly. My own feeling is that within any given
grade series, from Good-4 up to MS-65, or
whatever, the surfaces and aesthetic appeal
should be excellent. Thus, in addition to
having a numerical grade of MS-60, a nice
1 904-S dollar would be pleasing to the eye.

Thus, within the context of your own
type set of dollars— and I am delighted you
could sell for a profit— the pieces are “nice”
Proof-58 and “nice” Proof-60.

I do agree with you that “ultra” grade
coins get all of the publicity. However, in
reality, relatively few advanced numisma¬
tists aspire to pay high prices for such, as
they are for the most part limited to mod¬
ern coins. After a while, most of us at the
numismatic game realize that a lovely Fine-
15 1793 Wreath copper cent can be even
more enjoyable to look at than an MS-70
Ultra Super-Deep Blazing Atomic (or what¬
ever new grading terminology is devised)
2000 New Hampshire quarter!

However, numismatics can be all things to
all people, and there are those who collect
“ultra” grade modern coins because they like
them, and who wouldn’t be the slightest bit
interested in owning a well-worn 1793 cent.

In summation, within a given grade,
whether it be MS-66 or Good-4, try to obtain
a “nice” example of that particular grade.

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highly lustrous yellow gold surfaces and sharp de¬
sign definition . 995

Superb Gem 1901 Quarter Eagle

1901 MS-66 (PCGS). A sparkling beauty with

frosty hght yellow gold lustre! You could travel
10,000 miles in the hunt and not find a nicer
one! . 2,695

Superb 1902 Quarter Eagle for the
Type Collector

1902 MS-65 (PCGS). Full brilliance and outstand¬

ing lustre. A nice clean cheek. An excellent choice
for the type collector . 1,595

1904 MS-61 (NGC). Brilliant and sharply struck. 395

1904 MS-64 (NGC). Outstanding satin lustre and
folly brilliant surfaces. This pretty coin would be a
welcome addition to most any type collection. 895

Lovely Gem Mint State 1905 $2.50

1905 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous with

lively olive iridescence on satiny surfaces. This is
gem quality at its finest! . 2,395

1905 Quarter Eagle
Outstanding Type Coin
1905 MS-65 (PCGS). Wonderful satin lustre. Bril¬
liant surfaces and sensational eye appeal. . 1,575
1905 MS-63 (PCGS). Full brilliance and nice lus¬
tre. Minimum marks for the grade . 695

1905 MS-63 (PCGS). Outstanding orange-gold

with a hint of green . 695

1906 Quarter Eagle From the Harry
Bass Jr. Collection

1906 MS-65 (PCGS). A well struck example. Full

brilliance and lustre . 1,575

1906 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with rich orange-

gold lustre . 695

Dazzling Gem 1907 Quarter Eagle

1907 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and beautiful with

rich yellow gold lustre. A dazzling super-gem
coin! . 2,395

1907 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and sharply de¬
fined . 895

Indian Quarter Eagles

1908 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant with rich yellow
gold lustre . 1,595

1908 VF-25. Light yellow gold surfaces . 179

1909 MS-63 (PCGS). A brilliant, sharply struck

example . 1,295

1910 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous yellow

gold surfaces . 1 ,395

1910 MS-62 (PCGS). A brilliant and attractive

example . 495

1911 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and attractive. 1,195

Lustrous 1912 $2.50

1912 MS-63 (PCGS). Highly lustrous honey gold

with pleasing rose highlights. A splendid coin for
the grade, one that bespeaks a much finer quality
to the unaided eye . 1,695

1912 MS-62(PCGS). An attractive coin with ex¬
cellent lustre . . 495

1913 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant hght yellow gold sur¬
faces with splashes of deeper yehow toning. 1,275

1913 MS-62 (PCGS). Impressive yehow gold lus¬
tre . 495

Choice Uncirculated 1914 $2.50

1914 MS-63 (PCGS). Satiny honey gold. A readily
available date that becomes quite elusive in choice
Mint State. In fact, the 1914 is second only to the
1911 -Din rarity! A find for the specialist and con¬

noisseur . 3,795

1914 MS-62 (NGC). Lightly toned . 1,275

Choice Mint State 1914-D $2.50
1914-D MS-63 . Brilliant with frosty yehow gold lus¬
tre. Pedigreed to our Sussex Collection sale. 1,695

Another Lovely 1914-D $2.50
1914-D MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous

with decided olive highlights . 1,695

1915 MS-63 (PCGS). Rich and satiny yehow gold

lustre . . . 1,275

1915 MS-61 (NGC). A lovely, light yehow gold
example . . . 339

Attractive 1926 MS-65 Quarter Eagle
1926 MS-65 (PCGS). Lustrous fields surrounded
by satiny devices. Rare at the gem level! .. 3,675
1926 MS-64 (PCGS). A brilliant example with
great eye appeal especially nice because the
Indian’s cheek is abrasion free . 1,395

1926 MS-63 (PCGS). A lovely example of this in¬

triguing design type. Fuhy brilliant with hght yel¬
low gold surfaces . 975

1927 AU-58 (NGC). Deep orange-gold lustre.239

1928 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,395

1928 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,095

THREE-DOLLAR GOLD

1854 AU-55 (PCGS). A bright piece and having
excehent lustre for die grade. No detracting marks
and a nice choice for the type cohector. .. 1 ,250
1854 AU-53 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. 1,175

Hie Coin Collector ^ December 31, 2001

Mint State 1856 $3 Gold
1856 MS-61 (NGC). Nicely struck in warm yel¬
low gold. Lustrous and quite attractive. Very elu¬
sive in Mint State . 2,650

Lustrous Gem 1878 $3 Gold
1878 MS-65 (PCGS). A splendid specimen of this
popular date, among the very finest we have ever
seen (and coming from Bowers and Merena Gal¬
leries, this statement has real meaning!). One of
the more available dates among later $3 issues, but
there is no such thing as a common $3 of any year.
Ideal for a type set . 9,950

$5 GOLD HALF EAGLES

Early Half Eagles

Brilliant 1803/2 Half Eagle
Near Gem Grade Exceptional Quality!
1803/2 B-2D. Rarity-4. MS-64 (PCGS). An excep¬
tional example of the Draped Bust design with frosty
greenish gold lustre. This is an eashy recognized ex¬
ample from the second overdate obverse of the year.
This delightful half eagle is certain to please the con¬
noisseur. The die crack through the base of the date
is relatively early, although instantly visible. 23,500

Mint State 1805 Half Eagle
1805 B-3D. Rarity-4. Close Date. MS-61

(PCGS). A lovely example, sharply struck and
well centered. Bright yellow gold lustre with a few
tiny marks visible. A desirable example for the
early half eagle specialist . . 7,995

A Most Attractive Classic
Head Half Eagle

1835 AU-58 (NGC). A well struck example of this
popular issue. Excellent lustre. Only Hght friction
on the high points. A nice choice for the type col¬
lector . 1,695

Liberty Head Half Eagles

1843 AU-58 (NGC). A well struck example. Very

lustrous and thus having excellent eye appeal.
Slight friction only on the high points . 879

1844 AU-53 (PCGS). Slight and even wear. Fewer

than expected marks for the grade. A pleasing
and affordable example of an earlier issue in the
series . . . 495

1846 Small Date AU^55fPCGS): frt> fir the' Harry

Bass Jr. Collection. A well struck example. Good
lustre and no heavy marks . > 875

1847 AU-58. BrilHant . 795

1853 AU-53 (PCGS). Rich, mellow gold, surfaces

add to the strong eye appeal of this coin. No heavy
marks. Sure to please quality . 419

1854 AU-53 (PCGS). The combination ofshght

wear, few marks and nice lustre makes this coin
and excellent value . 595

1857 AU-58 (PCGS) . This is an excellent coin for the
grade. Lots of frosty lustre and barely noticeable wear.

No heavy marks. Hurry to order this one! . 975

1861 AU-58 (NGC). A briUiant and well struck

example with nice frosty lustre . 895

1872-S VF-25 (PCGS). A very nice example. 395
1873 Closed 3 AU-53 (PCGS). Slight wear and
excellent lustre. A coin that, at first glance, could

be mistaken as uncirculated . 495

1877-S EF-45 (PCGS). BrilHant . 795

1879 MS-61 (NGC). BrilHant . 595

1880 $5 Gold Wonderful Addition

1880 MS-64 (PCGS). This beauty has exceptional

lustre and no heavy marks. Nice contrast between
the frosty devices and reflective fields . 1,595

1880-S MS-63 (NGC). BrilHant . 695

1881/0 AU-55 (NGC). Deep orange-gold with
strong lustre. From an early die state of this popular
overdate issue, with remnants of all four underlying
digits plainly seen around the 1881 date . . 995

1881 MS-64 (PCGS). BrilHant . 995

1884-S MS-61 (PCGS). WeH struck and very lus¬
trous. Having considerably fewer marks than nor¬
mally found on a coin of this grade . 495

Choice Mint State 1892 $5
1892 MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant. An especiaUy
choice and beautiful example of this Philadelphia

issue. Only 15 pieces graded . 1,895

1892 MS-63 (NGC). BrilHant . 795

1892-S AU-50 (NGC). BrilHant . 229

1893-0 $5 from the Bass Collection
Lustrous Mint State

1893-0 MS-62. Lustrous medium yellow gold
with superb eye appeal for the grade. A choice
specimen with the added interest of being previ¬
ously offered in our sale of the Harry W. Bass
CoUection, Part II, Lot 1263 . 2,450

Lustrous 1901/0-S Half Eagle
1901/0-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lus¬
trous . 2,595

1901-S MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant . 1,275

1901-S MS-63 (PCGS). BriUiant . 595

Reader Ben H., a long time
collector, was looking
through some of his past pub¬
lications, and sent us a copy
of our Coin World column
from Thursday, March 9,
1961, “Transitional Coins
Described and Priced.” He
stated that he has “truly en¬
joyed and appreciated the
many articles you have writ¬
ten over the years. I thought
you would enjoy the enclosed
article. I admire the work
you have done for the hobby,
for so many years. You are
truly a professional. May we
both continue to enjoy the
greatest hobby in this won¬
derful country.”

Youreditor’scolumn has
now been running in Coin
World for over 40 years, by
far the longest running col¬
umn in that publication. And,
each time I write a column I
have a dozen new ideas.

Numismatic Depth Study

Transitional Coins
Described And Priced

Area Long
Neglected
Notv Revived

By Q. David Bower*

A transitional coin Is a coin
•truck from dies of an adopted
.type in the
I year's) just bo-
. fore the type
was adopted for
j regular circula-
j tion; or a coin
with one die of
the adopted de¬
sign and the oth¬
er of a design
adopted shortly
afterwards. This
Bowers ion mediately dif-
ferentiotes transitional coins from
the series of pattern* which con¬
sists largely of unadopted designs.

For many years most transition-
ale languished in obscurity. The
transitional coins fortunate enough
to be listed in the Guidebook, and
He contemporaries were eagerly
sought after.

Such listed transitional* include
the JflSG flying eagle cent. 1839 and
I860 dimes and half dimes, l#3G
reeded edge half dollar and the
1849 double eagle Other transi¬
tional*. equally deserving and
equally import-ant, were forgot¬
ten entirely.

A person desriing to colled
transitional coins or add them to
his sots of regular issues bad to
delve into Adams and Woodln’s
. “U.S. Pattern. Trial and Experi¬
mental Pieces" to learn which
were traasitionals among the vari¬
ous patterns lusted.

JEn_lk«L .rirtmiti n Lalat-aL

Transitional Coins of America,”
was written by us and appeared in
the publication • Empire Topics”
in serial form, beginning in Feb¬
ruary 1959. Prices were not in¬
cluded in the descriptions as too
few sales figures were known to
us to establish definite values.

Today, however, the picture has
changed. Dozens of transitionals
have appeared in price lists, pri¬
vate offerings and in auctions. We
have kept a retard of these of¬
fering* and use it as the basis for
our price suggestions below. While
no pricing guide can be JOO per
cent accurate and up-to-date we
believe that this is the best guide
issued (bus far.

In this listing We have included
the approximate number of pieces
known of each variety in paren¬
theses after each coin. The list is
cross-indexed with "United States
Pattern, Trial and Experimental
Pieces” by Edgar II. Adams and
William H. Woodin (listed as AW
numbers) and with "United States
Pattern. Experimental and Trial
Pieces” by J, Hewitt Judd, M.D,
(listed as J numbers).

The transitional* are listed by
denomination, from cents to dou¬
ble eagles. Only the authorized
metals are listed: for example,
all transitional half dollars are
struck in stiver. Transitionals
struck in other than the intended
metal for coinage are transitional
trial pieces and are not Listed.

1858 Flying Eagle cent; obverse,
and reverse as adopted in iS57.
J.180; AW 266. (1060 Proof: 606
Unc.). Unc. $800: Proof $1000.

1858 Flying Eagle cent; obverse
regular die of year with small
letters; reverse, istirel wreath as
adopted in 18S8. J.M. (501. Proof

_

known revised to 9-12 pcs.
Proof $1250.

1882 Liberty nickel, exac
of 1883 without CENTS.

AW 1075. (60). Of moderate
but extremely popular. All
Advertised as high as $250 1
once received u bona fide o I
$1800 for a specimen of thii
The value of this coin h
creased tremendously, due
widespread knowledge of it:
fence. Only two or three yen
they sold for $400 to $750.

18S# Half dime, obverse a
in laas, reverse as adopted l
J 232; AW 309. •»). $75<
Proofs,

1860 Half dime, obverse t
1850. reverse of 1866. J.267.
All line. Records of sale
$350 to $550. One was sold
co go for $1200, a reliable
confirms.

1859 Dime. Obverse of 181 !
verse of 1860. J.233; AW
(15-20). All Proofs. Sever;
Bnd three year old records
$1200.00 range. Worth more

1891 Dime, the Barber
as adopted in 1892, J.1760
1734. (2> in the Smithsoni >
stitution.

1863 Quarter, type adopi
I860 with motto IN GOE
TRUST, J.335; AW 378. (11
proof* , $250.

1864 Quarter, type ndnp .
1866 with motto IN GOD
TRUST. J.386; AW 440. il< !
Proofs. $300.

1865 Quarter, type adop
1886 with motto IN GO!
TRUST. J.425; AW 439. (1
Proofs. $273.

1838 Half dollar, reeded
type of 1857. J.57; AW 55.
nearly ail originally Unc.).

i.iiMA. Stoat ansa , . ,

Memorable Gem 1903-S $5
1903-S MS-65 (PCGS). BrilHant. Seldom encoun¬
tered at this grade level. Y ou can have a field day
by looking through our wonderful Hsting of gold
coins and adding desired pieces to your collection.
The market is just right, and our selection is re¬

markable . 3,695

1903-S MS-62 (PCGS). BrilHant . 329

1905 MS-63 (PCGS). BrilHant . 595

Rare Proof 1906 Half Eagle

1906 Proof-62 (PCGS). Bright orange-gold with

some pale sky blue iridescence on the mirror fields
and modestly frosted motifs. Only 85 Proofs of
the date were produced, with far fewer than that
number still accounted for today. A nice oppor¬
tunity for the gold coin fancier and half eagle spe¬
cialist alike . 5,950

1907 MS-64. Brilliant and frosty. A splendid

specimen of the last year of issue of the Liberty
Head series. Quality such as this is difficult to
locate . 1,275

1907-D MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant . 895

1907-D MS-63 (PCGS). Exceptional frosty lustre.
Minimum marks for the grade. A beautiful ex¬
ample of the last Liberty half eagle struck at the
Denver mint . 569

Indian Half Eagles

Choice MS-64 Indian $5.00

1908 Indian. MS-64 (PCGS). Nicely struck with
lustrous surfaces. First year of Bela Lyon Pratt’s

incuse design. Scarce so choice . 3,395

1908 Indian. MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 995

Impressive Gem 1911 $5

1911 MS-65 (PCGS). An impressive gem Uncir¬
culated Indian half eagle. Satiny honey gold sur¬
faces are mattelike in appearance and display
dynamic lustre. At first glance, the new owner of
this gem is bound to remark “this is one of the
finest Indian half eagles I’ve ever seen,” and he or
she wouldn’t be far off the mark. In fret, PCGS
has only certified one example of this date in a
finer grade. The present coin is what gem quality
is all about! . 13,950

Lustrous and Rare 191 1-S $5

1911- S MS-62 (PCGS). BrilHant. A lustrous and
rather rare coin, a great combination for just 1 ,595

1912- S AU-58 (NGC). BriUiant. One of the

scarcer issues in the series . 995

Unusually Fine 1913 $5
Near Gem Grade

1913 MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant and lustrous. Un-

usuaUy fine, unusuaUy beautiful grade for this is¬
sue — a half eagle that is more often seen around
the AU level. Just a point away from the gem
level, usuaUy defined as MS-65 . 3,350

Frosty 1914 Indian $5

1914 MS-64 (PCGS). What a dehght! Frosty honey

gold surfaces display intense lustre and aU the ap¬
peal of a finer grade. Even under careful scrutiny,
the present coin pushes the limits of the assigned
grade and causes the viewer to think “gem.” A
beauty! . 3,295

Lustrous 1914 Half Eagle

1914 MS-63 (NGC). BriUiant and lustrous. A
splendid coin . 1,595

Choice Uncirculated 1914-D $5

1914-D MS-63 (PCGS). Frosty honey gold with
hvely ohve highlights. A choice piece for the as¬
signed grade. Despite a mintage of247,000 pieces,
this Denver Mint issue is quite scarce in choice

Uncirculated grade . 2,850

1915-S EF-40. Attractive . 459

$10 GOLD EAGLES

Liberty Head Gold Eagles

1840 EF-45 (PCGS). Even wear and having good
lustre for the grade. None of the heavy bagmarks
commonly found on this issue . 775

Fantastic 1845 Proof $10 Rarity!

From the Garrett Collection
An American Classic

1845 Proof-64 Cameo. (PCGS). A superb specimen
of dais rarity, a coin of which only a handful exist in
aU of numismatics. Most probably, this was made as
part ofa Proof presentation set, details concerning the
distribution of which have been lost. This coin is 511
old numismatic friend, having been catalogued and
sold by us in October 1980 in Sale III of the Garrett
Collection consigned by The Johns Hopkins Univer¬
sity. Any high-denomination gold Proof coin dated
prior to 1 859 is an ultra rarity. Often a generation can
pass between the offerings ofa given specimen. Here,
indeed, is one of the most fantastic gold rarities avail¬
able on the market in our time . 184,500

1851-0 AU-50 (PCGS). Avery conservative given
to this attractive coin. Outstanding lustre and the
absence of heavy marks makes this piece a nice
choice for the type or date coUector . 975

1851-0 EF-45 (NGC). Lightly abraded greenish
gold surfaces with traces of lustre . 595

1852 EF-45 (PCGS). A pleasing example . 395

1852 VF-35 (PCGS). Nice eye appeal . 365

1853 AU-55 (NGC). BriUiant . 895

1855 AU-53 (NGC). BriUiant . 775

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GALLERIES: If you enjoy United States gold coins you
have come to the right place. We would be delighted to help
you with your type set or specialized collection. Check this
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Choice Mint State 1887-S $10

1887-S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. 1,975

Lustrous 1893 Eagle
Choice Mint State

1893 MS-64. Lustrous satiny surfaces. Not particu¬
larly easy to find in choice Mint State. None
graded higher . 1 ,495

1894- 0 AU-55 (PCGS). FuU briUiance and excel¬

lent lustre. Another carefuUy selected example
that exhibits fewer than expected abrasions for the
grade . 539

1895- 0 MS-61 (PCGS)A foUy briUiant piece with

satiny lustre and fewer than expected marks for
the grade. An exceUent combination of quality
and price . 719

Gem 1897 Liberty Eagle

Among Finest Certified

1897 MS-64 (PCGS). Only five pieces graded
higher by PCGS. A find for the speciahst. 1 ,795

1897-S AU-55 (PCGS). A bright and lustrous ex¬
ample. An affordable choice for the type coUec¬
tor . 429

Very Choice 1898 Eagle

1898 MS-64 (PCGS). Lovely medium yellow

gold with fuU lustre. Superb eye appeal, in fact,
one of the most attractive eagles at this grade
level we can recall seeing. Perfect for the ad¬
vanced type set . 2,150

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The Coin Collector ^ December 31, 2001

Choice 1901-0 Eagle
1901-0 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. A
pleasing example with satiny yellow gold lustre.
Sharply struck and attractive. Only eight pieces

graded higher . 2,750

1901-0 MS-62 (PCGS). A brilliant and fully lus¬
trous example. Quite clean surfaces and pleasing
quality . 875

Gem Mint State 1901-S Eagle
Extraordinary Quality
1901-S MS-66 (PCGS). A sharply struck example
featuring outstanding deep yellow gold lustre and
exceptional aesthetic appeal. A treat for the connois¬
seur. Although this issue is one of the most available
in the entire Liberty eagle series, few examples of

similar quality remain in existence . 6,250

1901-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,295

Satiny 1903 Eagle

1903 MS-64 (PCGS). Medium yellow and coppery
gold with excellent lustre and superb eye appeal.
A very difficult date to locate in this grade — in
fact, PCGS has certified only one piece higher. A
most pleasing specimen, with enough lustre that
it can share some with the rest of your collection
of eagles . 3,795

Attractive 1905 Eagle
Very Choice Mint State
1905 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,995

Condition Rarity 1905-S $10
1905-S MS-63 (PCGS). Rich coppery lustre on
satiny surfaces. The fact that there were no Un¬
circulated specimens of this date in the Bass Col¬
lection speaks volumes about its rarity in this state.
Choice for the grade. Only nine graded MS-63
with just one piece graded higher . 4,500

Indian Gold Eagles

1907 Indian Head MS-62 (NGC). A brilliant
piece. Nice frosty lustre and having fewer than
expected marks for the grade. If you are assem¬
bling a type set this first year of issue would be a

very nice choice . 879

1907 Indian Head. MS-61 (NGC). Brilliant. 589

1907 Indian Head. AU-58 (ANACS). A nice ex¬
ample with great lustre . 489

1908 No Motto. AU-55 (ANACS). Brilliant. 495

1908 Motto. MS-63 (PCGS). A satiny delight.

Strong cartwheel lustre graces the rich golden or¬
ange surfaces . 1,375

1909 AU-58 (NGC). Brilliant . 445

1910 AU-55 (PCGS). Brilliant . 439

1910- D AU-58 (PCGS). Brilliant . 439

1911 MS-62 (PCGS). Lustrous fight yellow gold

with a trace of pink toning . 825

1911- D EF-45 (NGC). Very attractive . 795

1912- S AU-58 (NGC). Brilliant . 595

1913 MS-64 (NGC). Delightfully brilhant with

warm lustre on olive-gold surfaces. A mattelike
beauty that approaches gem quality in many re¬
spects . 1,450

1913- S EF-45 (PCGS). Brilliant . 795

1914 AU-58 (PCGS). Brilhant . 459

1914- S AU-58 (PCGS). Brilhant . 495

1914-S EF-45 (PCGS). Brilhant . 429

1915 MS-63 (NGC). Brilhant . 1,150

1915 AU-50 (PCGS). Brilhant . 399

1926 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,229

1926 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilhant . 689

$20 GOLD DOUBLE
EAGLES

Liberty Double Eagles

1851-0 EF-40 (PCGS). Quite a nice strike and
good lustre for the grade. No heavy marks. 975
1852 EF-45 (NGC). A nice example for this

grade . 895

1854 VF-35 (PCGS). Nice lustre for the grade. No
rim problems or other significant flaws . 595

Lustrous AU-58 1856-S
Central America $20

1856-S From the treasure of the S.S. Central
America. AU-58 (PCGS). We have direct from the
source a small supply of lustrous AU 1856-S double
eagles from the treasure recovered from the S.S. Cen¬
tral A merica. A wonderful combination of numismatic
appeal, quality, and historical provenance! .... 5,630

Memorable AU-55 1856-S
Central America $20

1856-S From the treasure of the S.S. Central
America. AU-55 (PCGS). A lovely and memo¬
rable specimen! . 4,925

Final AU Central America 1856-S $20
1856-S From the treasure of the S.S. Central
America. AU-53 (PCGS) . 4,225

Choice MS-64 1857-S
Central America $20

1857-S From the treasure of the S.S. Central

America. MS-64 (PCGS) . 9,900

1860 AU-53 (PCGS). Brilhant . 895

1865 Type 1. VF-25. Good lustre for the grade.

Problem free rims. Excellent eye appeal . 595

1869-S EF-45 (PCGS). A nice example for the
grade . 695

1869- S EF-40 (PCGS). A pleasing example. 679

1870- S EF-45 (PCGS). Bright gold surfaces with

some lustre evident . 635

1870-S EF-45 (PCGS). Lightly toned . 635

Mint State 1873 Open 3 $20
1873 Open 3 MS-61 (NGC). Outstanding lus¬
tre. The marks are well scattered. A positive

choice . 1,450

1876 AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous . 695

1893 MS-61 (PCGS). Pleasing satiny lustre and

having good eye appeal for the grade . 495

QUALITY: The Bowers and Merena difference! For
over 45 years, since our founding in 1953, we have been
supplying choice, rare, and interesting coins, tokens, med¬
als, and paper money to discriminating collectors, dealers,
and museums. If quality is important to you, you’ve come to
the right place. Let us help you build a fine collection
combining excellent quality and value for the price paid.

1907-D Wonderful Choice
1907-D MS64 (PCGS). A well struck example
with outstanding lustre and a clean cheek. The last
of the Liberty double eagles . 1,925

Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles

Extraordinary Gem MCMVII $20
A High Relief Beauty!

MCMVII (1907) High Relief, Wire Rim. MS-65

(PCGS). An exemplary example ofwhat is arguably
America’s most beautiful coin design. Intense lus¬
tre fairly jumps from satiny yellow gold surfaces,
bringing the high relief vision of Liberty into the
forefront where she belongs. Search long and hard
for blemishes of any sort on this coin and your only
response will be “trivial.” We mean it! This is a
beauty and would make even the finest numismatic
cabinet shine more brightly. Don’t delay. . 31,500

Impressive MCMVII High Relief $20
MCMVII (1907) High Relief, Wire Rim. MS-64

(PCGS). Sharply defined with full lustre and out¬
standing aesthetic appeal. An exceptional example

of higher quality for the connoisseur . 19,950

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1908-D No Motto. AU-58 (PCGS). Brilhant. 475

1908-D With Motto Superb Lustre
1908-D Motto. MS-64 (PCGS). Full brilliance
and excellent lustre. The few marks are well scat¬
tered . 1,550

1910-D MS-62 (NGC). Brilhant . 495

1915 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant greenish yellow
gold lustre. An outstanding example of this scarce
issue . 1,625

COMMEMORATIVE
SILVER COINS

1893 Isabella quarter. MS-63. Light iridescent
surfaces. A lovely specimen of this beautiful de¬

sign . 795

1893 Isabella quarter. AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous

with light iridescent toning . 495

1893 Isabella quarter. AU-55. Attractive . 475

COMMEMORATIVES YOU CAN DISPLAY WITH
PRIDE: The Bowers and Merena difference is quality. Let
us help you build a fine collection of commemoratives,
combining excellent quality and value for the price paid.

Gem 1900 Lafayette Dollar
1900 Lafayette silver dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). A
fantastic coin with gorgeous lightly toned lustrous
surfaces highhghted with a halo of gold and blue
peripheral toning — a virtual numismatic art dis¬
play! You could survey 100 different specimens
offered for sale at the MS-65 level and not find a
single piece that will match the eye appeal of this.
A very special opportunity to acquire one of the
most beautiful examples of this key commemo¬
rative that we have ever handled . 10,500

TRADITION. Ever since 1953 we have been doing
what we do best — carefully buying choice, rare, and desir¬
able coins, pricing them to be good values, and offering
them to dedicated numismatists. Along the way we have
helped build most of the “great” collections formed during
the late 20th century, and many thousands of smaller hold¬
ings. All of this has been very enjoyable for us. And, we like
to think that it has been equally enjoyable for our clients.

1900 Lafayette silver dollar. MS-62 (PCGS). A
delightful example of this popular issue with sat¬
iny white lustre . 985

1900 Lafayette silver dollar. AU-55 (NGC). Old
gold and gray toning suggests this problem free
coin has never been dipped. No heavy marks and
only fight wear on the high points . 495

1921 Alabama. Plain. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant.
One of the key issues in the series. Cheaper to¬
day than it was during the market high of 1989!
Might this situation translate to your advantage if

you need one for your collection? . 850

1921 Alabama. Plain. MS-63 (PCGS). An out¬
standing example with fully brilliant, frosty white

lustre . 495

1921 Alabama. Plain. AU-58 (PCGS). Old gold
and gray toning over problem free surfaces. 239

1921 Alabama. 2X2. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant.

Lustrous and attractive. A lot of value awaits you
in the MS-64 grade . 1 ,050

1936 Albany. MS-63 (PCGS). Almost fully brilliant
with a hint of even golden toning on both the

obverse and the reverse . 225

1936 Albany. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with

satiny lustre . 235

1936-D Arkansas. MS-65 (PCGS). Satiny lustre

with a hint of even golden toning . 219

1936-S Arkansas. MS-64 (PCGS). Fully lustrous

with faint champagne toning . 97

1938 Arkansas. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant centers

with gold peripheral toning . 675

1936-S Bay Bridge. MS-62. Beautiful lustre with a

wisp of even golden toning . 99

1936-S Bay Bndge. MS-65(PCGS). A fully bril¬
liant and lustrous example with strong eye ap¬
peal . 295

1935- S Boone with small 1934. MS-65 (PCGS).

Satiny champagne surfaces . 1,150

1936 Boone. MS-66 (PCGS). Light golden sur¬
faces . 339

1936 Boone. MS-65 (PCGS). Near full brilliance with
very attractive light uniform gold toning . 179

1936 Boone. MS-63. Nearly full brilliant with a

wisp of light golden toning . 75

1936- D Boone. MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilliant and

attractive with outstanding eye appeal . 189

1936- S Boone. MS-65 (PCGS). Light golden ton¬
ing over problem free surfaces . 179

1937 Boone. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 359

1937- S Boone. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant. .. 975

1 937- S Boone. MS-64 (PCGS). Attractive fight even
golden toning over problem free surfaces. ... 299

1938- D Boone. MS-66 (PCGS). Light champagne

surfaces with amber peripheral toning . 1 ,050

1936 Cincinnati. MS-65 (PCGS). Fully brilhant
and lustrous. A beautiful example of a coin that
typically with some marks in the obverse fields.
This coin is free of that type of defect and should

please the most discriminating collector . 795

1936-D Cincinnati. MS-65 (PCGS). Light golden

toning on problem free surfaces . 775

1936-D Cincinnati. MS-63 (PCGS). An outstand¬
ing example with fully brilliant, satiny lustre. 279
1936 Cleveland. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant and
lustrous. As expected, the surfaces of this beauti¬
ful coin are nearly perfect . 859

1936 Cleveland. MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant with ex¬
cellent lustre . 95

1936-S Columbia. MS-66. An outstanding ex¬
ample of this issue with fully brilliant, satiny lus¬
tre . 349

1892 Columbian. MS-63 (PCGS). A fully brilliant
piece with exceptional lustre for the issue. ... 79

1935 Connecticut. MS-65 (PCGS). Light golden

surfaces . 595

1936 Delaware. MS-63 (PCGS). An exceptional

example for the grade . 245

1936 Elgin. MS-65 (PCGS). Uniform fight to me¬
dium golden toning with somewhat deeper gold
along the rims on the reverse. Very clean and lus¬
trous surfaces beneath the toning. A very natural

looking coin . 295

1936 Elgin. MS-64 (PCGS). Full brilliance and lus¬
tre. Fewer than expected marks for the grade. 199
1936 Elgin. MS-63 (PCGS) . 195

1922 Grant Plain. MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant. 1,095
1922 Grant Plain. MS-63 (PCGS). This delightful

issue has satiny lustre with a hint oflight gold ton¬
ing . 159

1924 Huguenot. MS-66 (PCGS). Very faint light
gold toning on both obverse and reverse. A beau¬
tiful coin with outstanding eye appeal . 1,395

1946 Iowa. MS-66 (PCGS). Sharply struck with bril¬
liant lustre and outstanding aesthetic appeal. 159
1936 Long Island. MS-65 (NGC). Lightly toned. 485
1936 Long Island. MS-65 (PCGS). Mostly brilliant

with a whisper of golden toning . 485

1936 Long Island. MS-63 (PCGS). Light golden ton¬
ing. Housed in the old style of PCGS holder. 85
1936 Lynchburg. MS-63 (PCGS). This choice ex¬
ample has satiny white lustre . 185

1920 Maine. MS-65 (PCGS). A fully brilliant ex¬
ample with frosty lustre and lots of eye appeal. 650
1920 Maine. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant with
satiny white lustre and a hint of gold toning. 165
1934 Maryland. MS-66 (PCGS). Just a wisp of
fight gold toning over lustrous and very attrac¬
tive surfaces. Quality for the collector who wants

the best . 1,050

1934 Maryland. MS-63 (PCGS). Fully brilliant
with frosty white lustre . 149

Gem 1923-S Monroe Half Dollar
1923-S Monroe. MS-65 (NGC). Lustrous and
frosty. Really a nice specimen of an issue that is
difficult to obtain so choice (although it is very

plentiful in much lower grades) . 3,095

1923-S Monroe. MS-64. Golden brown with iri¬
descent peripheral toning . 465

1923-S Monroe. MS-63 (PCGS). A brilliant piece

with frosty lustre . 139

1936 Norfolk. MS-67 (PCGS). Slight golden ton¬
ing on the obverse rims. Exceptional lustre and
immaculate surfaces . 595

1936 Norfolk. MS-63 (PCGS). This lovely ex¬
ample has satiny white lustre . 455

1926 Oregon. MS-66 (PCGS). A fully brilliant ex¬
ample of what many consider America’s most
beautiful commemorative. Strong lustre and very

clean surfaces . 519

1934-D Oregon. MS-64 (PCGS). A lovely half dol¬
lar with fully brilliant and frosty white lustre. 215

1937- D Oregon. MS-60. Brilliant . 145

1938 Oregon. MS-63 (PCGS). A brilhant example

with very clean surfaces for the grade. Housed in
the old style PCGS holder . 139

1938- D Oregon MS-67 (PCGS). Nice lustre and

just a wisp of toning at the rims . 875

1938-D Oregon. MS-63 (PCGS). A bright and at¬
tractive piece with few marks . 149

Choice and Attractive 1915-S
Panama-Pacific 500

1915-S Panama-Pacific. MS-64 (PCGS).
Lightly toned. A very attractive and very choice
specimen of this highly important issue ... 1,425
1915-S Panama-Pacific. MS-61 (ANACS). Soft
mottled tones of orange and silver blue . 429

1920 Pilgrim. MS-62 (PCGS). A hint of toning on

otherwise brilliant surfaces . 89

1921 Pilgrim. MS-65 (PCGS). Just a wisp oflight
golden toning. Excellent lustre and few marks. 745

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1937 Roanoke. MS-67 (PCGS). Full brilliance
and nice frosty lustre. Immaculate surfaces. 995

1936-D San Diego. MS-64 A brilliant piece with

nice frosty lustre . 79

1936-D San Diego. MS-64 (PCGS)A fully bril¬
liant piece with strong lustre and excellent eye

appeal . 79

1926 Sesquicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). Satin
ivory lustre with splashes of amber toning. A
lovely example . 659

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Anti-Minting!

An article by Bettina Wassener, in Frankfurt, in the December 4, 2001 issue of Financial
Times, told a fascinating story. The subject was the “Decoiner, ” a device so named, which,
“looking appropriately rather like a rubbish skip, the decoiner squashes higher denomination
coins and renders them worthless to thieves, allowing them to be transported and stored more
cheaply until the scrap metal is melted down for use elsewhere.”

There are a dozen or so such machines in existence, and their purpose is to mangle European
coins so that they can be handled without security precautions, prior to being melted down and
replaced by what some hope to be the universal EuroCoin.

The headline noted that 350,000 tons of coins would be involved. The process itself, which
we are not sure should go into numismatic vocabulary, is called decoining.

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California Gold Rush

ectacular Gold. Nuggets

the S.S. Central America

Share in the fortune of the 49ers!

The dream of every westward bound “49er” on his (occasionally, her ) way to the
California gold fields was to realize vast fortunes from his labors. The grand majority of
49ers never actually struck pay dirt, at least not in sufficient quantities to retire. But,
imagine the excitement when a lucky soul — after hours of toiling in the dust and dirt in
the American River or one of its branches — spots that first glitter of gold beckoning
from the soil before him!

That same excitement and allure — that of the California Gold
Rush — is just a toll-free call away. Call today and in just a few
short hours you can hold in your hands and share with family and
friends a spectacular gold nugget unearthed in California over
150 years ago. And, as icing on the cake, your nugget has the
added fascination of having been “safely stored” at the bottom of
the ocean until recent times.

examples shown 2x

Treasure at the bottom of the sea

On August 20, 1857, several hundred passengers boarded the
S.S. Sonora and left San Francisco headed south toward Panama
City. Aboard was over $1.6 million in gold — coins, ingots, and
gold still in its native form — the very dust and nuggets that
provided the 49ers with the thrill of discovery. In early September,
the trip continued across the Panama Railroad, then from the
port of Aspinwall on the Atlantic, bound for New York City on
the S.S. Central America. However, the ship was never to make its
destination, as a hurricane took many of its passengers and all of
its treasure to the bottom of the sea on September 12th, 1857.

The S.S. Central America came to rest in the darkness 7,200 feet
below the surface, about 160 miles off the coast of the Carolinas.

Your Opportunity to Own a Fabulous Gold Nugget

Fast forward to June 2001. The ship is located, the treasure recovered, and many of
the coins, ingots and other gold items are available for private purchase. Interest from
museums, private clients, treasure enthusiasts, numismatists, and others causes a literal
buying frenzy for all recovered gold from the ship. Now, we offer you a very limited
opportunity to purchase a spectacular gold nugget with a pedigree and story unlike any
that have come before! Each is unique in form and appearance and in virtually the same
condition as the day it was found.

5.0 grants
;rica 1857

If you are interested in
coins or ingots from the
S.S. Central America, just
ask (via phone or e-mail)
for a brochure to be sent

your way.

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Here’s what you will receive!

To guarantee their authenticity, their provenance and their
preservation, each nugget is housed in an attractive Collectors Universe
holder guaranteeing its pedigree to the S.S. Central America, labeled with
its weight to the tenth of a gram and a serial number for future
identification.

These premium nuggets — weighing from 2 grams to over 6 grams —
are available in a strictly limited quantity, in fact, fewer than 300 in all!
Nuggets of this size are fairly scarce in nature and rarer still with the
exciting S.S. Central America pedigree.

Once they are sold, most will probably be off the market for decades,
as few would part with such a magnificent piece — a beautiful specimen
with a combination of intrinsic value and historical import, combined
with an exciting adventure story to boot. For those who enjoy studying
the history and economic impact of the California Gold Rush, for those
who enjoy treasure lost and treasure found, for those who enjoy rocks
and minerals, and for those who enjoy the numismatic appeal — these nuggets are an
important relic of our unending fascination with all of the above.

Share in the dream of the 49ers — stake your claim today!

Call 1-800-222-5993 with your credit card handy and ask for the “nugget desk.”
Prices range from $490 to $1800, and shapes vary widely. Our representative will quote
you a special price per your weight specifications.

1935 Spanish Trail. MS-66 (NGC). Lustrous
light golden surfaces. An extraordinary specimen
of this low-mintage issue. Just 10,000 were dis¬
tributed . 1,550

1935 Spanish Trail. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant. A
lovely gem example of one of the key issues
needed to complete a set of commemorative types
of the “classic” era 1892-1954 . 1,275

1935 Spanish Trail. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant,

choice, and thoroughly appealing. Always in great
demand . 1,145

1936-S Texas. MS-66 (PCGS). Light champagne

surfaces . 279

1938-D Texas. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant centers

with a whisper of gold at the rims . 695

1938-S Texas. MS-66 (PCGS). Light champagne

surfaces . 650

1927 Vermont. MS-65 (PCGS). A wisp of
light golden toning over lustrous and clean

surfaces . 945

1949-D B.T.W. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant. ... 325
1949-S B.T.W. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 285

1949- S B.T.W. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 89

1950- D B.T.W. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant with

frosty lustre . 69

1951 B.T.W. MS-65 (PCGS). Full frosty bril¬
liance . 75

1951- S B.T.W. MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant with light

amber peripheral toning . 295

1936 Wisconsin. MS-67 (NGC). Lustrous light

champagne surfaces . 895

1936 Wisconsin. MS-63 (PCGS). Lovely quality

with lustrous white surfaces . 199

1936 York. MS-63 (PCGS). A fully brilliant ex¬
ample with frosty white lustre . 189

GOLD

COMMEMORATIVES

1904 Lewis and Clark gold dollar. MS-62

(PCGS). Sharply struck with satiny yellow gold
lustre and a trace of green toning . 1,235

1905 Lewis and Clark gold dollar. MS-62

(PCGS). A delightful example with satin green¬
ish gold lustre. The rarest commemorative gold
dollar . 1,325

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AMERICAN EAGLES

Silver Eagles

1986-S Silver 81. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 55

1988- S Silver $1. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 175

1989- S Silver $1. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 55

1990- S Silver $1. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 55

1991 -S Silver 81. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 99

1992- S Silver 81. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 69

1993- P Silver 81. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 175

Stunning Proof 1995-W
Silver Eagle Rarity

1995- W Silver $1. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS). A modern day rarity . 3,175

1996- P Silver 81- Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 85

1997- P Silver 81. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 135

1998- P Silver 81- Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 85

1999- P Silver 81. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 119

2000- P Silver 81. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 65

200 1- W Silver 81. Proof-69 Deep Cameo

(PCGS) . 55

Gold Eagles

2000 Gold 850. MS-69 (PCGS). Superb bright yel¬
low lustre . 475

2000 Gold 825. MS-68 (PCGS). An amazing gem
example . 229

Eagle Sets

Gem Proof 1995-W
Five-Piece Eagle Set
1995-W Five-coin set. $1, $5, $10, $25, $50.
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). This includes

the rare 1995-W Proof silver eagle . 4,295

1995-W Four-coin set. $5, $10, $25, $50.
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) . 1,150

Desirable 1997-W Platinum Set
1997-W Four-coin set. Platinum Statue of
Liberty. $10, $25, $50, $100. Proof-69 Deep
Cameo (PCGS) . 2,300

PRIVATE AND
TERRITORIAL COINS

Mint State 1853 U.S. Assay $20
1853 United States Assay Office $20 gold. 900
THOUS. MS-60 (PCGS). An attractive example
with light greenish gold lustre. Although a few light
marks are expected for the grade, this example has
considerable aesthetic appeal. Widi the popularity of
California gold issues, due to discovery of the S.S.
Central America treasure, we have no doubt that this
example will find a happy home quickly. Call now
to reserve this for your collection . 8,500

MINT SETS

1946 Mint Set. 15 pieces. MS-63-67. Housed in a
black Hollander album page . 395

1949 Double Mint Set. 27 pieces. MS-63-66.

Housed in a black Hollander album page. .. 595

1951 Double Mint Set. 30 pieces. MS-63-67.

Housed in a black Hollander album page. .. 795

1952 Double Mint Set. 30 pieces. MS-63-66.
Housed in a black Hollander album page. .. 595

1954 Double Mint Set. 30 pieces. MS-64-66.

Housed in a black Hollander album page. .. 495

HAWAIIAN COINS

Beautiful Walnut Brown 1847
Hawaiian Cent

1847 Hawaiian one cent MS-63BN (PCGS). A
well struck example of this popular issue. Deep
walnut brown color with some faint hints of mint
red around the devices . 1,685

Lustrous 1847 Hawaiian Cent
1847 Hawaiian one cent. Crosslet 4, 15 Berries.
MS-64 BN (PCGS). Attractive light brown sur¬
faces with considerable pale orange lustre. These
were the only official coins of the Kingdom of
Hawaii prior to 1883 and were struck by the
Attleboro, Massachusetts firm of H.M and E.I.
Richards. Earlier, this same firm had produced
Hard Times tokens . 2,850

HARD TIMES TOKENS

(1834) Low-4, HT-6. Andrew Jackson. VF-20.
Brass. Light yellow highlights with deep brown
toning. Attractive despite a few minor surface
marks on the obverse . 135

These were apparently issued as political tokens during
Andrew Jackson’s second term in office. They have been
attributed as relevant to the political campaigns of 1834.

1834 L-8, HT-9. Running Boar. AU-55. Pleasing

medium brown surfaces, . 95

Issued in support of President Jackson’s displeasure in the
Bank of the United States.

1834 L-8, HT-9. Running Boar. AU-50. Attractive
light brown surfaces with iridescent toning. ... 85

1834 L-9, HT-10. Running Boar. EF-40. Brass.
Very fight yellow surfaces with a few very minor
scratches . . . 159

1834 L-9, HT-10A. Running Boar. EF-40. Brass,

silvered. Slightly reflective surfaces with nearly full
silvering on both obverse and reverse . 135

1837. L-49, HT-73. Half cent. AU-50 . 239

1833 L-72, HT-175. Rarity-6. Francis Brigham.
AU-50. Cheapside, New Bedford, Massachusetts,
token. A lovely specimen of this issue, perennially
a favorite rarity, depicting as it does a long row of
storefronts in this whaling port . 1 ,095

1833 L-73, HT-176. Francis Brigham. Cheapside,
New Bedford token. VF-30. From the Garrett
sale. Lot 1 155 . 325

1837 L-117, HT-262. Feuchtwanger’s Composi¬
tion. Three cents. F-15. Lovely pewter gray with
deeper gray toning . 439

1835 L-176. HT-434. Gustin & Blake. Chelsea,

Vermont. AG-3. Retouched reverse die. Soft
brown surfaces . 439

AMERICAN LARGE SIZE
CURRENY

Eegal Tender Notes

Choice F-16 $1 Legal Tender Note
$1. Friedberg-16. Legal Tender. Series of 1862.
Chittenden-Spinner. Serial: 41310. Choice
Uncirculated. Near Gem, but has a pair of pin¬
holes. This variety has “National Bank Note Co”
printed twice above lower border . 1 ,695

Lovely F-16 Legal Tender Note

$1. F-16. Legal Tender. Series of 1862.

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SI. F-233. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Teehee-Burke. Serial: V84715737V. Crisp Un¬
circulated. Very nearly gem quality . 210

SI. F-233. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Teehee-Burke. Serial: D21211452A. Crisp Un¬
circulated. Very minor handling is evident. 210
SI. F-236. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Speelman- White. Serial: T210118A. Crisp Un¬
circulated. Very nearly gem quality, however, the

top margin is a little thin . 210

$1. F-237. Silver Certificate. Series of 1923.
Speelman-White. Choice Uncirculated. We are
very fortunate in that we have just latched on to
a small group of these popular large-sized Wash¬
ington SI notes. Each is crisp and attractive with
vibrant blue ink at seals and serial numbers. Each
is nicely centered and hand-picked for quality,

and each is guaranteed to please . 139;

or, take five of these delightful notes for . 670

1886 F-240 Silver Certificate
$2. F-240. Silver Certificate. Series of 1886.
Rosecrans-Jordan. Serial: B75009. Ex¬
tremely Fine. Excellent paper quality with a few
folds . 1,625

Splendid 1886 F-246 Silver Certificate
$2. F-246. Silver Certificate. Series of 1886.
Tillman-Morgan. Serial: E14276922. Al¬
most Uncirculated. Looks new but has one
light center fold. A single opportunity to acquire
this popular type honoring William Windom
who served two terms as Secretary of the Trea¬
sury. 1881-1884 and 1889-1891 . 2,350

Lovely F-247 $2 “Educational”
Silver Certificate

$2. F-247. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Tillman-Morgan. Serial:2003685. Ex¬
tremely Fine. An attractive note regardless of a
few creases. Pleasing for the grade and offering
good color and broad, even margins. From one of
the most popular and aesthetically elaborate cur¬
rency issues commonly referred to as the “educa¬
tional series.” The design for this $2 note was
originally intended for a $50 denomination,
which was never issued. The $50 design was used
for the $2 note much to the dissatisfaction of the
artist who felt that the integrity of the design was
so disrupted by the changed denomination mark¬
ers, that he refused to endorse it as an example of

his own finest effort . 1 ,925

$2. F-251. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899. Vemon-
Treat. Serial: D1 8761789. Very Fine. A solid note

for the grade with a few minor folds . 240

$2. F-252. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Vemon-McClung Serial : E25086634. Very Fine.
An evenly worn note without distractions. Close
examination will reveal tiny pinholes, fully ac¬
ceptable at this grade . 309

$2. F-253. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899. Napier-
McClung. Serial: K22844373. Choice Fine. Very

near fine with some minor soiling . 205

$2. F-255. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899. Parker-
Burke. Serial: M12017233. Choice Very Fine. A

crisp note with a few fight folds . 240

$2. F-256. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Teehee-Burke. Serial: N27580590. Almost
Uncirculated. A very fight center fold is barely

visible . 565

$2. F-258. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Speelman-White. Serial: N72863838. Uncir¬
culated. Excellent color and margins. A slight
center fold is visible under close scrutiny, though

not creased. A nice overall appearance . 595

$2. F-258. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Speelman-White. Serial: N80493717. Choice
Fine. Several folds are present with a heavy cen¬
ter fold . 240

Outstanding F-270 “Educational”
Silver Certificate

$5. F-270. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Lyons-Roberts. Serial: 33755140. Choice
Very Fine. A wonderful $5 Educational note
with exceptional eye appeal . 2,050

Choice F-274 Silver Certificate
$5. F-274. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Vemon-McClung. Serial: E22650752.
Choice Almost Uncirculated. Near Gem, but

was folded in half and saved . 1,850

$5. F-274. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Vemon-McClung. Serial: E26753663.
Choice Fine. This note has several folds and is
lightly soiled. The Educational notes are of ever¬
green popularity, and we are pleased to have a nice

selection of them here . 780

$5. F-275. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Napier-McClung. Serial: E54693389. Very

Fine. This note has several folds . 780

$5. F-275. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Napier-McClung. Serial: E64211221. Very
Fine. Lightly soiled with several minor folds. 780
$5. F-277. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Parker-Burke. Serial: M3387037. Very Fine.
Lightly soiled with minor folds. Still retaining

considerable crispness . 780

$5. F-278. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Teehee-Burke. Serial: M82805864. Very
Fine. A solid note for the grade with a few very

\ minor folds . 780

$5. F-280. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Elliott- White. Serial: M31901136. Very Fine.
This is an attractive note with very minor folds. 780

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AN INTERESTING OPPORTUNITY:
The postal card reproduced above, dated
September 1 , 1 887, was sent by Ed Frossard,
well-known New York dealer, to the
Chapman Brothers in Philadelphia. Note
that the Chapman’s were sufficiently well
known that no street address was required!

The reverse contains a remarkable of¬
fer, and we quote:

“I offer to the trade exclusively for the
present:

1863 One Cent nickel

1864 One Cent nickel

1864 One Cent bronze

1864 Two Cent bronze

Together 4 pieces, in condition as they

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fell from the dies, at $4.00 net, for lots of 50
sets (face value $2.50)

1862 dollars, uncirculated $13.00 for
10.”

These 50 sets, each with four coins, or a
total of 200 coins, today would probably be
worth about $1,000 per group of four
coins, if not more, assuming they were
gems. This would mean that the total in¬
vestment of $4, if made in 1889 for 50 of
these sets, would be worth, say, $50,000
today! Not bad.

The 1862 dollars at $1.30 each prob¬
ably were gold dollars, which in 1889
were fairly hot on the market, although
pieces were still currently being minted
(dated 1889).

Chittenden-Spinner. Serial: 54352. Choice
Almost Uncirculated. A beautiful note with a
center fold. Crisp and with good color. 1 ,565
$1. F-27. Legal Tender. Series of 1878. Allison-
Gilfillan. Serial: A386668. Gem Uncircu¬
lated. A delightful, high-grade example of this
attractive Legal Tender. The face is nicely cen¬
tered, though the back is somewhat uneven. Still,
the bold color and full body hold this note to the
Gem category. Only this single type was issued as

the Series of 1878 . 1,445

$1. F-30. Legal Tender. Series of 1880. Bruce-
Wyman. Serial: Z38748734. Gem Uncircu¬
lated. A bright note with full, original color and
nicely embossed printing. A light printing wrinkle
is noted, as is a small, well-hidden area of discol¬
oration on the back. Well margined and highly

attractive . 1,239

$1. F-30. Legal Tender. Series of 1880. Bruce-
Wyman. Serial: Z38748752. Choice Uncir¬
culated. A beautiful large brown seal 1880 one

dollar note . 950

$1. F-30. Legal Tender. Series of 1880. Bruce-
Wyman. Serial: Z49548421. Choice Uncir¬
culated. A wonderfully embossed one dollar

1880 note . 950

$1. F-36. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Teehee-
Burke. Serial: D66776810A. Choice Uncircu¬
lated. A pleasing example with nice margins. 275
$1. F-39. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: T11110636A. Choice Uncircu¬
lated. Exquisite paper quality . 275

$1. F-39. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: R925579A. Choice Uncirculated.

A beautiful note . 275

$1. F-39. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: R60837741A. Choice Extremely

Fine. Two light folds are noted . 95

$1. F-39. LegalTender. Series ofl917. Speelman-
White. Serial: N99175089A. Extremely Fine.

Faint quarter-folds are visible . 90

$1. F-40. Legal Tender. Series of 1923.
Speelman-White. Serial: A848221B. Choice

Uncirculated. Absolutely gorgeous . 525

$1. F-40. Legal Tender. Series of 1923. Speelman-
White. Serial: A68830709B. Almost Uncircu¬
lated. This note is like new if it was not folded

when it was put away . 325

$1. F-40. LegalTender. Series of 1923. Speelman-
White. Serial: A6814938B. Almost Uncirculated.

A single fold is faintly visible . 325

$1. F-40. Legal Tender. Series of 1923. Speelman-
White. Serial: A6814939B. Almost Uncirculated.
One center fold is noted . 325

Outstanding F-41 Legal Tender Note
$2. F-41. Legal Tender. Series of 1862.
Chittenden-Spinner. Serial: 52329. Almost
Uncirculated. Exquisite early issue. Looks Gem

but is has been folded . 2,175

$2. F-60. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: D78520123A. Gem Uncirculated. A
bright new note with some minor handling. . 425
$2. F-60. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: E26334989A. Choice Uncircu¬
lated. Virtually gem quality with a thin bottom

margin . 395

$2. F-60. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: D81368079A. Choice Almost Un¬
circulated. Super note with deep embossing. 375
$2. F-60. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: B65945953A. Choice Almost
Uncirculated. A wonderful piece of paper. . 375
$2. F-60. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: D69562816A. Choice Extremely
Fine. Wonderful note with a few light folds. 195
$2. F-60. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: B95256742A. Choice Very Fine.
Very close to EF, indeed, with a few very minor

folds . 135

$2. F-60. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-

White. Serial: D64908833A. Choice Very Fine.

Minor handling is evident . 135

$2. F-60. Legal Tender. Series of 1917. Speelman-
White. Serial: D64908826A. Choice Very Fine.
A few minor folds are visible. Virtually Extremely

Fine quality . 135

$5. F-67. Legal Tender. Series of 1875. Allison-
New. Serial: B257733. Choice Uncirculated.

A crisp, colorful note . 1,375

$5. F-87. Legal Tender. Series of 1907. Parker-
Burke. Serial: E9704324. Very Fine. A few mi¬
nor folds are visible, however, retaining

considerable crispness . 135

$5. F-88. Legal Tender. Series of 1907. Teehee-
Burke. Serial: HI 653 1226. Choice Extremely

Fine. A very nice note with a few folds . 310

$5. F-88. Legal Tender. Series of 1907. Teehee-
Burke. Serial: E4247088. Extremely Fine. A few

very minor folds are visible . 200

$5. F-91. Legal Tender. Series of 1907. Speelman-
White. Serial: H87859296. Very Fine. Some light
creases and other light signs of moderate circula¬
tion are present, but the overall appearance and
quality (for the grade, of course) make for a good

value at . 159

$5. F-91. Legal Tender. Series of 1907. Speelman-
White. Serial: H71723697. Very Fine. Consid¬
erable crispness is retained with a few minor

folds . 159

$10. F-118. Legal Tender. Series of 1901.
Napier-McClung. Serial: D6046441. Choice
Fine. The always popular Bison note. Slightly dull,

however, still a nice note and quite crisp . 860

$10. F-119. Legal Tender. Series of 1901.
Parker-Burke. Serial: E10488794. Very Fine.
A lovely note with light folds. Considerable crisp¬
ness remains . 900

Silver Certificates

Gem F-219. Silver Certificate
$1. F-219. Silver Certificate. Series of 1886.
Rosecrans-Huston. Serial: B55288439. Gem
Uncirculated. Good fresh paper quality and bold
ink color. A beautiful, well-margined Martha
Washington featuring the popular and visually
striking fancy back. The back design would
change to a somewhat more simple style for the

following Series of 1891 . 2,339

$1. F-223. Silver Certificate. Series of 1891.
Tillman-Morgan. Serial: E15034911. Choice
Almost Uncirculated. A stunning Martha
Washington portrait issue with one light center

fold . 795

$1. F-223. Silver Certificate. Series of 1891.
Tillman-Morgan. Serial: 56036. Almost
Uncirculated. A lovely Martha Washington
note with a very light vertical center fold. .. 610

Choice F-224. Educational Note
$1. F-224. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Tillman-Morgan. Serial: 1350351. Choice

Uncirculated. Near Gem . 1,850

$1. F-224. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Tillman-Morgan. Serial: 9826270. Ex¬
tremely Fine. A pleasing example of this desir¬
able Educational note . 685

$ 1 . F-228. Silver Certificate. Series of 1 899. Vemon-
Treat. Serial: T47978713. Choice Extremely Fine.

A few very fight folds are present . 175

$1. F-228. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Vernon-Treat. Serial: T47978712. Extremely

Fine. Three quarter-folds are visible . 120

$1. F-230. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Napier-McClung. Serial: E994385E. Choice
Very Fine. A few minor folds, however, retain¬
ing the feel of a new note . , . 120

$1 . F-230. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899. Napier-
McClung. Serial: E76004541E. Very Fine. Several
folds are noted, however, this delightful note has
considerable aesthetic appeal . 110

$5. F-281. Silver Certificate. Series of 1896.
Speelman-White. Serial: M52918916. Ex¬
tremely Fine . 950

$5. F-281. Silver Certificate. Series of 1899.
Speelman-White. Serial: N46366544.
Choice Very Fine. A gorgeous Indian Chief
with a few very fight folds . 930

Beautiful Choice F-282 “Porthole” $5
$5. F-282. Silver Certificate. Series of 1923.
Speelman-White. Serial: A3756055B.
Choice Almost Uncirculated. Looks new but
has one light center fold. The “porthole” note,
termed so because of the placement of Lincoln’s

portrait within a circular frame . 1 ,850

$5. F-282. Silver Certificate. Series of 1923.
Speelman-White. Serial: A3468295B. Ex¬
tremely Fine. Nearly choice for the grade. Just
two vertical creases and a fight horizontal fold are
noted. Bright and pleasing . 1,305

Choice F-299 Silver Certificate $10
$10. F-299. Silver Certificate. Series of 1891.
Tillman-Morgan. Serial: E12360743. Choice
Almost Uncirculated. This gorgeous Tomb¬
stone has a light fold . 2,250

Outstanding 1891 $20 Silver Certificate
$20. F-318. Silver Certificate. Series of 1891.
Tillman-Morgan. Serial: E4426070. Ex¬
tremely Fine. A lovely note with three very faint
quarter-folds. Very slight fading is detected. 2,430

Treasury Notes

$1. F-347. Treasury note. Series of 1890.
Rosecrans-Huston. Serial: A3742149. Ex¬
tremely Fine. Very fight quarter-folds are vis¬
ible . 860

$1. F-350. Treasury note. Series of 1891.
Rosecrans-Nebeker. Serial: B8298061. Al¬
most Uncirculated. Excellent paper quality

with one fight center fold . 650

$1. F-350. Treasury note. Series of 1891.
Rosecrans-Nebeker. Serial: B147439. Al¬
most Uncirculated. A very faint center fold is
hardly visible . 570

Gem F-352 1891 Treasury Note
$1. F-352. Treasure note. Series of 1891.
Bruce-Roberts. Serial: B50820714. Gem
Uncirculated. An exquisitely perfect note fea¬
turing the redesigned back . 1,750

Choice Uncirculated $5 1890
Treasury Note F-361
$5. F-361. Treasury note. Series of 1890.
Rosecrans-Nebeker. Serial: A5460344*.
Choice Uncirculated. A splendid note in all re¬
spects. The margins are wide, although the top free
margin is a fitde closer than the other margins. The
ink on both sides is bold and bright, and the note
is essentially flawless, with sharp and undented
comers. Small red seal. Portrait of General George
H. Thomas, the “rock ofChickamauga,” referring
to his service with the Union army at that famous
and bloody Civil War engagement. Whether you
are an interested beginner or a life-long enthusiast
of U.S currency, this note is worth your serious
consideration . 4,750

Federal Reserve Bank Notes

$1. F-710. Federal Reserve Bank note. Boston.
Series of 1918. Elliott-Burke. Serial:
A30989504A. Gem Uncirculated. This is a nicely

centered note with excellent color . 285

$1. F-713. Federal Reserve Bank note. New York
Series of 1918. Elliott-Burke. Serial:
B87225020A. Very Fine. A crisp note with sev¬
eral minor folds . 110

$1. F-717. Federal Reserve Bank note. Philadel¬
phia. Series of 1918. Elliott-Burke. Serial:
C48396127A. Choice Very Fine. Nearly EF

quality with a few minor folds . 135

$1. F-718. Federal Reserve Bank note. Cleveland.
Series of 1918. Teehee-Burke. Baxter-Francher.
Serial: D10982055A. Almost Uncirculated. A

great note with a fight center fold . 275

$1. F-720. Federal Reserve Bank note. Cleveland.
Series of 1918. Elliott-Burke. Serial: D22765485A.
Choice Uncirculated. Very nearly gem quality,

however, not perfeedy centered . 215

$1. F-727. Federal Reserve Bank note. Chicago.
Series of 1918. Teehee-Burke. Serial:
G21805265A. Choice Extremely Fine. Very faint

folds are noted . 110

$1. F-738. Federal Reserve Bank note. Kansas City.
Series of 1918. Elfiot-Burke. Serial: J1322273A.
Crisp Uncirculated. Very nearly gem quality. 215

Federal Reserve Notes

$5. F-847. Federal Reserve note. Boston. Series of
1914. White-Mellon. Serial: A52301059A.

Choice Uncirculated. A lovely note . 225

$5. F-847a. Federal Reserve note. Boston. Series of
1914. White-Mellon. Serial: A52510302A. Al¬
most Uncirculated. A very fight center fold is vis¬
ible . 85

$5. F-848. Federal Reserve note. New York. Series
of 1914. Burke-McAdoo. Serial: B64774665A.
Choice Very Fine. A nice note with considerable

crispness and a few minor folds . 90

$5. F-851. Federal Reserve note. New York. Series
of 1914. White-Mellon. Serial: B29068735B.
Choice Uncirculated. A crisp new note . 245

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$5. F-851. Federal Reserve note. New York. Series of
1914. Wbite-Mellon. Serial: B29068736B. Choice

Uncirculated. Another beautiful example . 245

$5. F-85 1 . Federal Reserve note. New York. Series of
1914. White-Mellon. Serial: B29068739B. Choice

Uncirculated. An excellent crisp example . 245

$5. F-851a. Federal Reserve note. New York. Series
of 1914. White-Mellon. Serial: B90926611D.
Choice Almost Uncirculated. Some very minor
handling is noted with a few flaws in the paper as

made . . . 100

$5. F-851a. Federal Reserve note. NewYork. Series
of 1914. White-Mellon. Serial: B90926610D.
Choice Almost Uncirculated. Virtually Uncircu¬
lated with a minor fold at one comer . 100

$5. F-853. Federal Reserve note. Philadelphia. Se¬
ries of 1914. Burke-Glass. Serial: C13877271A.

Very Fine. Some minor folds . 70

$5. F-855a. Federal Reserve note. Philadelphia.
Series of 1914. White-Mellon. Serial:
C92234152A. Gem Uncirculated. This example

is as fresh as the day it was printed . 285

$5. F-855a. Federal Reserve note. Philadelphia. Se¬
ries of 1914. White-Mellon. Serial: C46362667A.

Very Fine. A few minor folds are visible . 70

$5. F-859a. Federal Reserve note. Cleveland. Se¬
ries of 1914. White-Mellon. Serial:
D52245 1 1 0A. Choice Uncirculated. Very nearly

gem quality with imperfect centering . 150

$10. F-908. Federal Reserve note. NewYork. Se¬
ries of 1914. Burke-McAdoo. Serial:
B50390109A. Very Fine. A few minor folds and

tiny pinholes are noted . 75

$10. F-909. Federal Reserve note. NewYork. Se¬
ries of 1914. Burke-Glass. Serial: B53622276A.
Choice Fine. Considerable crispness is retained

with a few minor folds . 70

$10. F-910. Federal Reserve note. NewYork. Se¬
ries of 1914. Burke-Houston. Serial:
B84860501A. Choice Very Fine. Crisp and

blight with a few folds . 175

$10. F-910. Federal Reserve note. NewYork. Se¬
ries of 1914. Burke-Houston. Serial:
B92536929A. Choice Fine. Three heavy folds are

noted . 70

$10. F-911. Federal Reserve note. NewYork. Se¬
ries of 1914. White-Mellon. Serial: B5530789B.
Extremely Fine. A few very minor folds indicate

minor handling . 75

$10. F-912. Federal Reserve note. Philadelphia.
Series of 1914. Burke-McAdoo. Serial:
C5113082A. Very Fine. Crisp paper with a few

minor folds . 70

$10. F-919. Federal Reserve note. Cleveland. Series
of 1914. White-Mellon. Serial: D39527664A.
Choice Uncirculated. A lovely crisp note. ... 385
$10. F-933. Federal Reserve note. Saint Louis. Se¬
ries of 1914. Burke-Glass. Serial: H8 108381 A.
Choice Uncirculated. This example is crisp with

excellent eye appeal . 1 . .7 . 3 10

$10. F-934. Federal Reserve note. Saint Louis. Se¬
ries of 1914. Burke-Houston. Serial:
H18395281A. Crisp Uncirculated. A beautiful

note with some very light handling . 225

$20. F-972. Federal Reserve note. Philadelphia. Se¬
ries of 1914. Burke-McAdoo. Serial: C2045632A.
Choice Very Fine. A sharp note with a few very

small spots in the bottom margin . 150

$20. F-990. Federal Reserve note. Chicago. Series
of 1914. Burke-Houston. Serial: G31882175A.
Almost Uncirculated. A bright, crisp note with a

centerfold..;./. . 195

$20. F-991. Federal Reserve note. Chicago. Series
of 1914. White-Mellon. Serial: G39883323A.
Extremely Fine. An excellent example with a few
light folds . 275

Gold Certificates

$10. F-1169. Gold Certificate. Series of 1907.
Napier-McClung. Serial: B33342616. Choice
Very Fine. Some handling is noted with a minor
comer tip missing . 260

$10. F- 1171. Gold Certificate. Series of 1907.
Parker-Burke. Serial: E15174363. Choice Fine.
Although circulated, considerable crispness re¬
mains . 135

$10. F— 1172. Gold Certificate. Series of 1907.
Teehee-Burke. Serial: E50284149. Very Fine. A

few minor folds are noted . 175

$10. F-1173. Gold Certificate. Series of 1922.
Speelman-White. Serial: H6176245. Crisp
Uncirculated. Some very light handling is

noted, however, still never circulated . 535

$10. F-1173. Gold Certificate. Series of 1922.
Speelman-White. Serial: K19419124. Extremely
Fine. A few very minor folds are evident. ... 395
$10. F-1173. Gold Certificate. Series of 1922.
Speelman-White. Serial: K26088538. Choice
Very Fine. A bright, crisp gold note with a few

folds . 375

$10. F-1173. Gold Certificate. Series of 1922.
Speelman-White. Serial: K44997798. Choice
Very Fine. A beautiful, crisp gold note with a few

folds . 375

$20. F-1187. Gold Certificate. Series of 1922.
Speelman-White. Serial: K82362884.
Choice Almost Uncirculated. A single light

center fold is noted . 605

$20. F-1187. Gold Certificate. Series of 1922.
Speelman-White. Serial: K72513846. Very Fine.
Quite crisp despite minor folds . 275

Important Series 1882 $500
Gold Certificate

$500. F-1216b. Gold Certificate. Series of
1882. Teehee-Burke. Serial: D78687. Ex¬
tremely Fine. Nicely centered and boldly
printed on each side, the brilliant and distinc¬
tive orange hues being especially bright. The
bright rose Treasury Seal and the deep blue se¬
rial numbers add to the visual appeal. A highly
desirable large-size, high denomination note of
very respectable grade. A showpiece note which
could rank as the valued prize of most currency
collections, and certainly worthy of addition to
the finest of collections. Free of smudges and
soil, and offering excellent aesthetic appeal. A
type not represented in the extraordinary cur¬
rency collection of Harry W. Bass, Jr., which
we had the honor of showcasing in a special sale
in 1999 . 20,625

AMERICAN SMALL SIZE
CURRENCY

Legal Tender Notes

$1. F-1500. United States Note. Series of 1928.
Woods-Woodin. Serial: A00004470A. Gem
Uncirculated. This gorgeous note features vivid
red ink on the face and bold green on the back.
A delightful example of the only small size Legal

Tender note of this denomination . 490

$100. F-1550. United States Note. Series of 1966.
Granahan-Fowler. Serial: A00407899A. Almost
Uncirculated. A fresh example for the type col¬
lector. A single faint vertical fold is visible. . 390

National Currency

$10. F-1801-1, S-2064. Type I. National Bank
Note. Series ofl929.Jones-Woods. Farmington,
Minnesota. Charter: 11687. Serial: B000248A.
Choice Uncirculated. Rich brown ink at seals and
serial number. Type I, with Charter numbers in
black only. Nicely centered and crisp. Lower right
comer has a tiny bruise, otherwise the note is free

of detriments . 269

$20. F-1802-1, S-2114. Type I. National Bank
Note. Series of 1929. Jones-Woods. Bay City,
Michigan. Charter: 2853. Serial: B001971A.
Choice Uncirculated. A delightful note with
strong color and nice margins . 259

$50. F-1880-B. Federal Reserve Bank Note. Series
of 1929. Jones-Woods. Serial: B00501466A.
Choice Almost Uncirculated. A lovely example
from the New York Federal Reserve Bank. 340

Federal Reserve Notes

Series 1928 $1,000 Note
$1,000. F-2210-E. Federal Reserve note. Series
of 1928. Woods-Mellon. Serial: E00010221A.
Choice Uncirculated. An outstanding example,
well-centered and fresh . 3,750

Series 1928 $1,000 Note
$1,000. F-2210-E. Federal Reserve note. Series
of 1928. Woods-Mellon. Serial: E00010453A.
Choice Uncirculated. A nicely centered note
and very nearly gem quality . 3,750

Series 1928 $1,000 Note
$1,000. F-2210-E. Federal Reserve note. Series
of 1928. Woods-Mellon. Serial: E00010455A.
Choice Uncirculated. Virtually gem quality with
full, even borders . 3,750

Series 1928 $1,000 Note
$1,000. F-2210-E. Federal Reserve note. Series
of 1928. Woods-Mellon. Serial: E00013215A.
Choice Uncirculated. A pleasing example. A

tiny red mark is visible at lower right . 3,750

Series 1934 $1,000 Note
$1,000 F-2211. Federal Reserve note. Series of
1934. Julian-Morgenthau. Serial:

C00005265. Very Fine. Bright green ink on
face, deep olive on back. Nicely centered. Faint
deepening of the paper color, a vertical crease, and
a small horizontal crease at the top, otherwise
strong and attractive for the grade . 1,650

Gold Certificates

$10. F-2400. Gold Certificate. Series of 1928.
Woods-Mellon. Serial: A52017820A. Extremely
Fine. A lovely example that is three folds short of
choice Uncirculated . 310

$20. F-2402. Gold Certificate. Series of 1928.
Woods-Mellon. Serial: A23729698A. Choice Al¬
most Uncirculated. Bright green and deep golden
ink. An attractive note, not perfectly centered on
the face, but all margins wide and distant from the
design frame. The faintest ofhorizontal creases can
be found after careful study. Nice! . 429

COINS OF THE
ANCIENT WORLD

Beautiful Gold Stater of Thrace
Ancient Greece. Thrace, (circa 43-42 B.C.).
AU stater. Sear-1733. Choice Mint State on a
broad flan. Fully lustrous rich yellow gold bear¬
ing a full impression, essentially as struck two

millenia ago . 1,079

Another, as above. Mint State. Struck on a
slightly smaller flan, richly lustrous and very at¬
tractive . 759

Ancient Greece. Illyria, Epidamnos. (229-100 B.C.).
AR drachm. Sear 1899-1901. Very Good to Fine.
We recently purchased a small group of errors, five
pieces which include two brockages, one partial
brockage, one double strike, and an indent error.
Each is an interesting look into ancient minting

techniques, and each is available for . 59

Purchase the whole group of above errors for 259
Ancient Greece. Ionia, Chios. (2nd century B.C. -
1st century B.C.). AE 18. S-4613. Very Fine.
Glossy rich ebony and olive patina with nice sur¬
faces. This little Greek bronze features a sphinx in
profile and an amphora on the reverse. The ob¬
verse is better struck than the Sear plate coin. A
charming coin from this coastal settlement in

modern day Turkey . 119

Ancient Greece. Lucania, Metapontum. (520-
500 B.C.). AR tetradrachm. Sear 235. Ex¬
tremely Fine. Lovely deep silver gray with
smooth surfaces. Sheaf of wheat on the obverse
with META legend/incuse reverse. A splendid
and attractive specimen of this popular archaic

type . 949

Ancient Greece. Macedonia. Alexander III “the
Great” (336-323 B.C.). AR drachm. Sear-6730.
Fine to Very Fine. We presently are fortunate
enough to have a small group of these popular
coins in stock, which feature the visage of
Alexander as Hercules on the obverse and the
seated portrait of Zeus on the reverse with

Alexander’s name . 169

Ancient Greece. Macedonia. Alexander III “the
Great” (336-323 B.C.). AE 20. Sear-6739. Very
Fine. Dark chocolate brown with some brassy
highlights. Somewhat crude depiction of
Alexander on the obverse/club and bow on re¬
verse with Alexander’s name between . 89

Ancient Greece. Phoenicia. Byblos. (400-333
B.C.). AR 1/8 shekel. Sear-6010. Very Fine.
Light to medium silver gray with some very light
corrosion from burial . 79

Splendid Tetradrachm of Syracuse
Classic Dolphins and Portrait Issue
Ancient Greece. Sicily, Syracuse. (310-305
B.C.) AR tetradrachm. As SNG ANS 637,
Ierardi (AJN 7-8) 48. Extremely Fine. Pleas¬

ing silver gray with much lustre remaining. Im¬
mense eye appeal. One of the pinnacles of Greek
coinage art, the Syracusan tetradrachms of
Agathocles (317-289 B.C.) feature Arethusa on the
obverse surrounded by four dolphins and the re¬
verse shows the classic quadriga, or chariot drawn
by four horses, with a triskeles above (also used on
the coinage of the Isle ofMan) and the Greek ren¬
dering of Syracuse below the exergual fine. 2,149
Ancient Greece. Sicily. Siculo-Punic coinage
(ca. 320-315 B.C.). AR tetradrachm. As Sear-
6434. Choice Very Fine. Beautifully toned sil¬
ver gray with some vestigies of golden lustre. One
of the most beautiful designs in Greek coinage,
with Arethusa to left on the obverse surrounded by
dolphina, and a horse head on the reverse with a
palm tree in the background. A legend in Punic
lettering (“the people of the Camp”) is fully struck

on the coin beneath the horse head . 2,399

Egypt, under Rome. Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.).
Year 13 (149-50 A.D.) AE drachm. Milne 2062.
Very Good. Medium brown with olive highlights.
Evenly worn and well-circulated, but the bust of
Antoninus Pius remains bold and the all-important
reverse type is well-detailed. This fascinating bronze
from Roman Egypt depicts the god Nilus, the god
of the Nile, shown with a crocodile! This coin shows
Nilus receiving a wreath from a tiny genius who

stands on his chest . 239

Gaul, under Rome. Augustus and Agrippa
(16-10 B.C.). AE 26. Sear-158. Very Fine.
Handsome deep jade patina, designs well centered
and bold. Struck for the Roman colony at mod¬
em day Nimes, France (then Nemausus, Gaul),
this piece features the addorsed busts of Augustus
and Agrippa on the obverse and a palm tree and
crocodile on the reverse! A difficult type to find
in superlative condition, the present piece is in a

collectible grade and may be yours for . 595

Ancient Israel. Judea. First Revolt (66-70 A.D.) Year
Two (ca. 67/8 A.D.). AE prutah. Hendin-661.
Fine or better. Pleasing olive with earthen encrus¬
tation highlighing the design elements and legends.
Obverse shows a lovely depiction of an amphora,

olive leaf on reverse . 99

Syria, under Rome. Antioch. Caracalla. (213-217
A.D.). AR tetradrachm. Sear-2649. Choice Ex¬
tremely Fine. Pewter gray with some remaining
lustre and pleasant old cabinet toning. Beautifully

preserved . 389

Roman Republic. (211-50 B.C.). AR denarius.
Fine or so. We have a nice grouping of various
Roman Republican denarii which feature a vari¬
ety of popular designs like the helmeted Roma,
charging quadrigas. Janus heads, and the like. We
haven’t attributed these, and we foresee hours of
fun for the beginning or serious collector of these
issues, attributing and discovering the meanings
.^oftheriesigns and legends. We can help, you. se¬
lect an interesting one for . 129

Or you can take a group of five (our choice)

for . 599

Or a group of 10 pieces (our choice) for .. 1,059

Gorgeous Silver Denarius of L. Plautius
Roman Republic, (ca. 47 B.C.). AR denarius.
Sear Plautia 14. Choice Very Fine. An im¬
pressive piece of Hellenized Roman art, this piece
features a full-facing head of Medusa on the ob¬
verse with the moneyer’s name L. Plautius below,
while the reverse shows the winged Aurora, god¬
dess of the dawn, leading the four horses of the
sun. Fully struck and well-centered with hints of
rosy lustre, a real beauty with full legends and

devices present . 579

Rome. Empire. Augustus. (1 1-12 A.D.). AE as. Sear-
507. Very Fine. Very attractive medium and dark
brown. Full obverse legends present with a hand¬
some portrait, most reverse legends present around
a large SC (for Senatus Consultum). A great look¬
ing specimen of this typical bronze of Augustus,
about the size and color of a U.S. large cent. . 259

Bronze As of Caligula

Rome. Empire. Caligula (37-41 A.D.). AE as. Sear-
616. Very Fine. Choice dark brown patina. Boldly
struck and well centered, with full obverse leg¬
ends. This shows a handsome bust of Caligula on
the obverse and a seated depiction of Vesta, the
goddess of family and domestic fife. One of the
most popular of the Twelve Caesars . 439

Impressive Bronze As of Vespasian

Rome. Empire. Vespasian (69-79 A.D.). (76 A.D.)
AE as. RIC-583a. Very Fine. Choice and glossy
emerald green patina gives this coin impressive
visual appeal. An expressive portrait ofVespasian
is on the obverse, while a standing Spes, goddess

of hope, is on the reverse . 479

Rome. Empire. Titus (79-81 A.D.) (80 A.D.). AR
denarius. Sear-845. Very Fine. Silver gray with a
bold strike on a wide flan. Full obverse legends
present with a thick-headed portrait of the mili¬
tant but gentle Titus. Popular reverse type with

dolphin wrapped around an anchor . 399

Rome. Empire. Domitian (81-96 A.D.) Under
Titus, (79-81 A.D.). AE as. Sear-889. Choice
Very Fine. Glossy deep green patina and splen¬
did eye appeal. Very nice portrait style and a fully
legible obverse legend. This would make a very
nice “type coin” in a set of Twelve Caesars or

other Roman Imperial collection . 529

Rome. Empire. Trajan. (112-117 A.D.). AR
denarius. Sear-987. Extremely Fine. Choice sil-

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ver gray with lots of remaining lustre , particularly
on the obverse. Nice style portrait, designs well-
centered with full obverse and reverse legends. A
bold and highly attractive depiction of Trajan

from the final years of his reign . 179

Rome. Empire. Caracalla (198-217 A.D.). (206
A.D.). AR denarius. RSC-139. Mint State. Silver
gray with full lustre and sharp details. Some micro¬
scopic roughness is present on the reverse but it
detracts nothing from this coin’s excellent visual

appeal . 219

Rome. Empire. Caracalla. (208-217 A.D.). AR
denarius. Sear-1925. Extremely Fine. Much lus¬
tre and detail remains, though there is some
minute roughness. Reverse type ofMoneta with
her scales and cornucopia in hand . 109

WORLD MINORS

Algeria

1917 Chambre de Commerce 10 centimes. KM-
Tn7. AU-50. Zinc. An intriguing token issue for
the Algerian Chamber of Commerce.
Cadeusceus and palm trees on obverse, denomi¬
nation with olive branches on reverse. Neat! 39

Austria

1800-A kreuzer. KM-2111. MS-63 RD. A satiny
red beauty with a hint of brown. These are seldom
seen so fine! . 35

Barbados

Popular 1792 Barbados Halfpenny

1792 halfpenny. KM-Tn9. AU-55. Choice choco¬
late brown surfaces essentially devoid of stray
marks. Head of chieftain on obverse, “I SERVE”
below, though just the tops of that legend appear
on the small sized planchet, reverse with King
George III as Neptune. A beauty, seldom seen so
fine and priced to move at . 319

British North Borneo (Malaysia)

1935-H cent. KM-3. MS-63. Fully brilliant and
highly lustrous. Struck at the Heaton Mint. . 27

China

Republic. 1916 cent. KM-324. AU-50. Splashes of
red on delightful brown surfaces . 39

France

Mint State An 7 (1799) Un Decime

An 7 (1799) un decime. KM-137.9. MS-64 BN
(NGC). Lustrous even chocolate brown with
plentiful mint color remaining in protected areas

of the reverse . 359

France. Obsidional. Siege of Anvers (Antwerp),
Belgium. 1814 five centimes. Copper. KM-4.1.
AU-50. Faded red on medium tan surfaces, free
of post-striking damage. A nice copper siege piece
from Antwerp, Belgium, during the time of the
Napoleonic Wars . 179

French Colonies

French Indo-China (Vietnam). 1945-B 20 centimes.
KM-29.2. MS-63. A beautiful representative
specimen of a popular aluminum issue, bright and
lustrous . 29

German States — Germany

Anhalt-Zerbst. 1766 pfennig. KM-50. MS-63 BN.
Glossy deep tan with some chestnut highlights.

Choice for the grade . 129

Isenberg. (1847) heller. KM-M4. EF-40. An inter¬
esting little copper. Wreath and AI on obverse, a
small bird, perhaps a plover or tern, on reverse.

Neat . 55

Nurnberg. 1786-KR kreuzer. KM-375. Choice
Uncirculated, brown. A gorgeous little copper
(half-dime sized) with intense lustre on satiny

surfaces . 59

Empire. 1874-A pfennig. KM-2. MS-65 RD. A
bright and satiny gem with strong cartwheel lus¬
tre . 125

Empire. 1908-D Pattern 25 pfennig. Copper. KM-
PnA133. Proof-64 BN (NGC). An impressive
pattern with a delightful teutonic eagle design.
Truly choice . 169

Great Britain — England

Charles 1 (1625-1649) Rose farthing. Peck-323.
VF-20. Single Rose type, transitional muling.
Mullet / crescent mintmark. Olive-brown with
some natural edge roughness, as struck. Well-cen¬
tered with full legends and design details. A very

rare issue with a price that says otherwise . 79

George II (1727-1760). 1735/55 firthing. KM-572.
VF-20. Chocolate brown. Reverse planchet flaw at
12:00, heavy vertical die crack at 9:00. Neat. ... 39
George II. 1754 farthing. KM-581.2. Choice Un¬
circulated. A truly gorgeous farthing with glossy
deep tan surfaces and strong lustre. Nicely struck
and problem-free, and definitely a treat . 249

Impressive 1694 William and Mary
Halfpenny

William and Mary (1688-1694). 1694 halfpenny.

KM-475.3. EF-40. Chocolate brown. A few tiny
areas of porosity are present, as virtually always
seen for the issue, but much sharper than the date
is typically found. Struck from clashed dies. Sec¬
ond N in BRITANNIA sharply double punched.
Rare so fine, yet priced below the Krause-Mishler
EF level. Just one available, so call quickly! 399
George I (1714-1727). 1717 halfpenny. KM-549,
the “Dump” issue. VF-25. Glossy mottled me¬
dium brown with a well-centered and sharp
strike. Choice in all respects and a bargain at 99
George I. 1718 halfpenny. KM-549, the “Dump”
issue. VF-20. Nice dark chocolate brown with
hard and smooth surfaces. A die break, somewhat
like the “mouse” break on 1817 large cents, give
George the appearance ofhaving a goatee. A nice

example of the date or type . 99

George 1. 1722 halfpenny. KM-557. VF-30. A splen¬
did deep tan specimen of the grade and type. A few
tiny obverse edge dings are noted, otherwise com¬
pletely problem-free, and scarce so nice . 169

George II. 1747 halfpenny. KM-579.2. EF-45.
Nicely struck. Medium brown surfaces show a
touch of faint porosity but the overall charm of the
piece readily overcomes its shortcomings. ..149
George II. 1752 halfpenny. KM-579.2. AU-58.
Many would call this chocolate brown beauty
Mint State! Glossy with traces of red in the re¬
cessed areas. Sharply struck and impressive to

behold . 329

George II. 1753 halfpenny. KM-579.2. AU-58.
Another impressive copper of George II. Glossy
medium tan with lustrous surfaces that are essen¬
tially devoid of marks. This is what choice 18th-

century copper is all about! . 329

George II. 1754 halfpenny. KM-579.2. AU-58. Yet
another high-quality British copper. Rich, deep
tan surfaces show plenty oflustre and gloss. With
three beautiful AU-58 George II coppers to
choose from, you can’t go wrong. Why not start

a date set right now? . 329

George II. 1754 halfpenny. KM-579.2. AU-55. A
second splendid example of the date, this with
glossy and lustrous tobacco brown highlights.

Decidedly choice . 249

George III. 1770 halfpenny. KM-601. EF-45.
Choice chestnut brown surfaces devoid of all save

some trivial marks. A lovely coin . 99

George III. 1774 Imitation halfpenny. KM-601 for
type. VF-20. Microscopically porous brown sur¬
faces. Struck off center on both sides, but with full
date. A specimen that spent a considerable amount

of time passing as genuine in circulation . 69

George III. 1775 Imitation halfpenny. KM-601 for
type. EF-40. Choice olive-brown surfaces. Some¬
what crude when compared to the Regal issue of
the same date, but close enough to the genuine
- • articled® readily . pass in circulationLA classic is¬
sue in a classic grade . 169

Victoria. 1860 halfpenny. KM-748.1. MS-64 RD
(PCGS). Satiny red surfaces display strong, bright
lustre. Young Queen Victoria never looked so

pretty! . 119

George III. 1797 penny. KM-618. EF-45. Rich
chocolate brown with lighter highlights. Hand
selected for its lack of rim bruises, an important
consideration for these large coppers. Choice

overall . 99

Edward VII (1901-1910). 1910 penny. KM-794.2.
MS-63 RD. Frosty and lustrous. A touch of strik¬
ing weakness at the reverse center, not uncom¬
mon for the date. From the final year of Edward
VII’s reign . 42

1964 Double Indent Error Penny

Elizabeth II (1953-). 1964 penny. Reverse Double
Indent error. KM-897. MS-65 RB (NGC). A spec¬
tacular error. Obverse slightly out of collar, and with
high wire edge around much of the periphery. Re¬
verse with ENNY and the date plus Britannia’s foot
present, the rest of the design smooth and indented
twice. Intriguing and rare! . 169

Rare Multiple Strike Elizabeth II Penny

Elizabeth II. Undated (1960s) penny. Multiple
Strike error. KM-897. MS-63 RB (ANACS). A
multiple strike error of significant import. We
count no fewer than six strikes; perhaps you’ll
count even more. Rare and unusual . 319

Great Britain — Ireland

Gem Proof 1737 George II Irish
Farthing

Ireland. George II. 1737 farthing. KM-126. Proof-
66 RB (NGC). Deep rose iridescence and gen¬
erous amounts of mint red on somewhat reflective
surfaces. A sharp and impressive example of the

Young Head coinage type of George II . 79

Ireland. George III. 1806 farthing. KM-146b. PR-
63 BN. Pleasing chestnut surfaces and a bold
strike assure the appeal of this delightful Irish far¬
thing . 219

Ireland. William and Mary. 1692 halfpenny. KM-
109. VF-30. A pleasingly sharp and appealing coin
for the grade. A hint offaint porosity present, oth¬
erwise free of marks and choice as such . 149

Popular Irish “Gun Money” Shilling
May 1690 Issue

Ireland. James II (1685-1691). 1690 (May) Gun
Money shilling. KM-100. EF-40. Deep olive and
brown surfaces are problem-free, and the strike is
sharp and appealing. A delightful example of this

popular Irish issue, made from church bells, scrap
iron, and old cannons, hence the name “gun
money.” . 169

Great Britain — ConderTokens

Cornwall. D&H-2. 1791 Cornish copper

halfpenny. Choice Uncirculated. Plain edge.
Brown. Prooflike. Famous Druid’s head type on
obverse, reverse with date below Arms of
Cornwall, and CORNISH COPPER HALF
AN OUNCE around. Lovely . 159

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Hampshire. D&H-64. 1797 Thomas Sharp’s Ports¬
mouth halfpenny. Scarce. Choice EF. Rich tan
surfaces display strong gloss and lustre. A few faint
marks away from absolute perfection. Poseidon
crowns Sir John Jervis on the obverse, reverse
with Sr. JOHN JERVIS/WITH 15 SAIL/PUR¬
SUED & DEFEATED/THE SPANISH FLEET
OF/27 SAIL OF THE LINE/FEBRUARY 14th/

1797 in six fines . 79

Kent. D&H-6. 1794 Canterbury halfpenny. Choice
Uncirculated. Brown with generous amounts of
red on the reverse. Lustrous and attractive. Ob¬
verse with Canterbury Cathedral and legends,
reverse with ornate Arms of Canterbury dividing

date, legends around . 149

Lancashire. D&H-58. 1794 Daniel Eccleston
halfpenny. Choice Uncirculated. Brown with
traces of vibrant red. Prooffike, as nearly always
seen. Daniel Eccleston was a friend of Thomas
Jefferson and a great admirer of Washington as
well. A popular conder token issue of which we
can never seem to find “enough to go around.”

Call quickly on this one! . 159

Middlesex. D&H-53. Undated Foundling Hospi¬
tal penny. Uncirculated. Plain edge. Much satiny
red remains on lustrous surfaces. Obverse with
LONDON PENNY TOKEN around Arms of
London (the same Arms as on the Elelphant to¬
kens of “colonial” coin renown), reverse with
FOUNDLING HOSPITAL LAMBS CON¬
DUIT FIELDS COMPLEATED 1741 around a

depiction of the hospital . 95

Middlesex. D&H-186. 1788 God Save the King.
White Metal. Choice AU. Plain edge. Bright sil¬
ver gray with strong lustre and no marks of con¬
sequence present. Essentially Mint State, but with
allowances made for a touch of cabinet friction on
the very highest of the design points. CENTE¬
NARY OF THE GLORIOUS REVOLU¬
TION around bust of William III, 1688 below,
GOD SAVE THE KING around bust of George

III, 1788 below. A beauty! . . 175

Middlesex. D&H-345c. Undated Kelly’s Light
Harness halfpenny. Choice Uncirculated, lots of
red remains on glossy and lustrous tan surfaces.
Man and horse in harness at center of obverse,
KELLYS LIGHT HARNESS &c above, SOLD
CHEAP AT THEIR/MANUFACTORY/
STRAND/LONDON below in four fines, re¬
verse with saddle, whip, umbrella, and other sorts
of goods at center, KELLYS PATENT SAD¬
DLERY See SOLD CHEAP around . 159

Middlesex. D&H-467. 1795 Richardson Goodluck
halfpenny. Choice Uncirculated. Plain edge.
Glossy and lustrous brown with splashes of red.
Lady Luck stands at the center of the obverse, feet
on a gambling wheel, hands outstretched to gam¬
bling machines of the era, NOTHING VEN¬
TURE NOTHING HAVE above her, date
below. Reverse reads AT TELE OFFICES OF/
RICHARDSON GOODLUCK & Co/No/
12807/THE LAST PRIZE OF/£30,000/
SHARED/WAS SOLD IN SIXTEENTHS on
eight lines. Obverse die crack from rim to rim

diagonally across the center . 139

Middlesx. D&H-474. Schooling & Son halfpenny.
Uncirculated. Plain edge. Brown. Glossy and lus¬
trous brown surfaces are somewhat reflective
overall. Tea pot on a register with legends and date
on the obverse, Blind Justice with scales and

weights-on the reverse . 89

Middlesex. D&H-659a. Undated Skidmore.
Newgate halfpenny. Uncirculated. Plain edge.
Red and brown, chiefly red. Fancy PSCo mono¬
gram at center of obverse, DEDICATED TO
COLLECTORS OF MEDALS & COINS
around, reverse reads NEWGATE Bt. 1670
around depiction of the gate, die signed JACOBS

in tiny letters at the bottom . 139

Middlesex. D&H-684. T. 1794 Spence halfpenny.
Uncirculated. Red and brown, somewhat
prooffike as well. Bust ofSpence to left, date (with
reversed 4) below bust, T. SPENCE 7
MONTHS IMPRISONED FOR HIGH
TREASON around periphery, reverse with
standing Native American “savage” at center, IF
RENTS I ONCE CONSENT TO PAY MY
LIBERTY IS PAST [sic] AWAY around. .119
Middlesex. D&H-945a. Undated George and
Charlotte halfpenny. Choice Uncirculated. Di¬
agonally Reeded edge. Rich chestnut with
splashes of frosty red. Conjoined busts of George
III and Charlotte, LONG MAY THEY REIGN
OVER A GRATEFUL PEOPLE around, re¬
verse with Man O’ War at full sail to right,
gunports opened, THE GUARD & GLORY

OF BRITAIN around. A classy token . 95

Ireland. Dublin. D&H-42. 1792 Camac Kyan and
Camac halfpenny. Choice Uncirculated. Satiny

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brown with generous amounts of frosty red. Ob¬
verse with date below and INCORPORATED
BY ACT OF PARJ.IAMENT around a seated
figure that bears a remarkable resemblance to the
figure on the “1781” North American token.
Reverse with legends, denomination, and
monogram. Splendid in appearance and overall
quality . 95

Ireland. Dublin. D&H-311. Dublin halfpenny.
Choice Uncirculated. Plain edge. Mainly tan
with splashes of frosty red. PAYABLE IN
DUBLIN OR BELFAST 1795 around shield,
H and powderhorn on shield, reverse with
standing figure of Commerce, sextant and an¬
chor in hands, FOR THE GOOD OF TRADE
AROUND . 139

Greenland

1944 five Kroner. RM^/AD-SO/BVass. Highly
lustrous olive-gold, decidedly choice for the
grade. Striding polar bear and Arms of Greenland
motifs. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint for
Greenland during WW II. Scarce . 99

Hungary

Malcontents. 1705 10 poltura. KM-264.1. EF-45.
Chestnut brown with decent lustre. Slightly off-
center, but still choice in all regards. A few fight
marks, as struck, are noted for accuracy . 49

India

Portuguese India. Goa. 1 845 1 0 reis. KM-261 . VF-
30. Medium brown with some olive highlights.
Faint porosity present, as is nearly always the case
for this issue, otherwise choice and sharp for the
grade. Natural reverse planchet flaw at 3:00, as
struck . 35

Portuguese India. Goa. Undated 12 reis. KM-262.
VF-30. Identical in quality and appearance to the
10 reis piece offered above. Wouldn’t they make
a nice type pair? . 55

Isle of Man

1733 halfpenny. KM-3. VF-20. Medium brown
and problem-free for the grade. The classic is¬
sue with three legs in a circle on the obverse
(a triskeles), and a bold eagle motif on the re¬
verse . 39

1733 penny. KM-5. VF-25. Deep tan. An attractive
coin for the grade, nicely centered and problem-
free. This belongs in your collection . 95

Italy — Napoleon

Napoleon. 1810/09-M three centesimi. KM-2.2.
AU-55, choice. Lustrous medium tan with pale
blue iridescence. A delightful copper from the
days when Napoleon ruled much ofEurope. 99

Netherlands

1885 half cent. KM-109. MS-63. Highly lustrous
chocolate brown with traces of red. A small (half
dime-sized) but dynamic design type . . 39

Russia — Empire

Novodel 1810-EM Kopek

Empire. 1810-EM kopek. Copper. Novodel. KM-
N443. MS-65 RB (NGC) . 429

Empire. 1832-EM kopek. KM-138.1. AU-55. Sat¬
iny and lustrous medium tan. Few would hesitate
to call this Uncirculated. Nice! . 59

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burg mint. F-15. Pleasing medium brown. A few
tiny rim flaws and typical scattered pits do not

detract from this piece’s eye appeal . 39

Empire. 1727 five kopeks. KM-179. KA mint. F-
12. Mottled medium and darker brown on
smooth surfaces. Very attractive for the grade, a
worthwhile specimen of this scarce issue. ... 159
Empire. 1793-EM five kopeks. KM-C59.3. EF-40.
Deep mahogany and chestnut surfaces. Sharply
struck and nicely preserved; these large coppers

are seldom seen so sharp . 59

Empire. 1803-EM five kopeks. KM-C1 15.1. EF-45.
Medium chestnut with lighter high points. Sharp
and pleasing in all respects, a classic large (thicker
and larger than a Morgan dollar!) copper issue. 89

Russia — USSR

U.S.S.R. 1924 tliree kopecks. KM-78. Plain edge. MS-
63 RB. Fully lustrous with plentiful mint color and
sedate pale blue highlights. A beautiful specimen from
the first year of this unusual denomination . 79

Sierra Leone

Popular 1791 Sierra Leone “Lion” Cent

1791 cent. KM-1. Proof-63 (PCI). Reflective dark
chocolate brown and steel with some remaining
mint color in protected parts of the design. This
coin shows a lion ready to leap on the obverse
with the legend SIERRA LEONE COMPANY
AFRICA while the reverse shows two hands
clasped with the denomination and date. ... 179

Another Delightful 1791
Sierra Leone Cent

1791 cent. KM-1. Proof-64 BN. A delightful deep
brown specimen, every bit the match of the preced¬
ing Sierra Leone copper, and then some! A definite
prize, both aesthetically and numismatically. . 189

Spain

1824 eight maravedis. Segovia Mint. KM-486.1.
AU-55. An outstanding piece of early Spanish
copper from the reign of Ferdinand VII. Mainly
deep tan with subdued red lustre, and essentially
free of marks of any consequence. A real pleaser,
as they say, and a good value as well . 79

St. Helena

1821 halfpenny. KM-4. EF-40. Chocolate brown.
British East India Company Arms on obverse,
wreath with date and denomination on reverse. 45

Sweden

1778 ore. KM-512.1. Uncirculated. Red and

, brown with strong lustre on both sides. A pleas¬
ing example of an issue that is seldom seen so fine
and is, indeed, rare so fine! . 199

Switzerland

1936-B two rappen. KM-4. MS-63 RB. Lustrous
red and brown surfaces . 33

WORLD SILVER COINS

Albania

Under Italy. 1939R 5 lek. KM-33. AU-55. Silver
gray with some subtle champagne highlights and
pleasing lustre . 59

Andorra

I960 50 diners. KM-2. Proof-63. Charlemagne is¬
sue. Frosty cameo devices and mirror fields. . 45

Argentina

Republic. Provincias Del Rio De La Plata. 1825 BA
two soles. KM-18. EF-45. Rich silver gray with
some golden iridescence. Some lustre remains, and
the visual appeal is excellent. A tiny mint-made rim
notch is present at 3:00. A most appealing speci¬
men of the popular “Sunface” type . 199

Australia

1910 threepence. KM-18. MS-63. Rich violet ton¬
ing with pleasing lustre. A most attractive speci¬
men of this one year type under Edward VII. 79

Austrian States

Hall Mint. 1632 quarter thaler. KM-799. Archduke
Leopold. Choice EF. Medium silver gray with
some deep lilac highlights. A beautiful example of
the type and denomination, with sharp devices
and a minimum of circulation marks . 475

Austria. Hall Mint. 1733 half thaler. KM-
690.2. MS-64 (NGC). Lustrous lilac-gray with
strong design details and plenty of eye appeal. Half
thalers and thalers have been selling like the pro¬
verbial hotcakes lately, so order quickly on this
lovely coin . 850

Hall Mint. (1521-27) thaler. D-8097. Archduke
Ferdinand. AU. An impressive early thaler of Arch¬
duke Ferdinand, nicely centered and sharply struck.
Generous amounts of lustre and golden iridescence
in the protected areas. In short, a great place to be¬
gin a world-class collection of thalers . 459

Hall Mint. 1632 thaler. KM-804.2. Archduke
Leopold. AU, delightfully choice. Lustrous

golden gray with some deep lilac highlights.
Planchet lightly curled, as frequently seen for early
thalers, a result of the minting process and not
damage after the fact. A pleasing match to the

quarter thaler offered above . 389

Hall Mint. 1698 thaler. KM-644.4. Leopold “the
Hogmouth.” Choice EF. Lustrous lilac-gray with
strong design elements. Planchet lightly curled, as
made. A delightful portrait thaler that features the
most famous underbite in European dental his¬
tory. Truly choice . 349

Hall Mint. 1707 thaler. KM-665.1. Joseph I.
Choice EF. Highly lustrous medium gray with
some rich golden highlights. A beautiful thaler,
nicely centered, well struck, and aesthetically ap¬
pealing in all areas . 429

Superlative 1725 Thaler of Charles VI
Hall Mint. 1725 thaler. KM-693. Charles VI.
Choice AU. A superlative example of the type. Deep
and vibrant golden lustre plays vividly on lilac-gray
surfaces. A beautiful coin that would be “right at
home” in any cabinet of early European thalers. 519
Hall Mint. 1737 thaler. With 5 below bust.
KM-695.2. Charles VI. Choice AU. Deep gray
with fighter areas, lustrous and sharp. A pleasing

thaler in all respects . 529

Ohnutz. 1725 thaler. KM-133. AU-50. Old ton¬
ing in hues of gold and rose on deep silver gray
surfaces. Outstanding eye appeal, with much lus¬
tre still remaining . 295

Gorgeous 1654 Thaler of
Ferdinand Charles

Tyrol. 1654 thaler. D-3367. Archduke
Ferdinand Charles. Choice AU. A splendid
coin in all respects. Rich golden iridescence
adorns the deepest design elements of this me¬
dium slate gray beauty . 995

Impressive 1665 Thaler of Sigismund

Tyrol. 1665 thaler. D-3370. Archduke Sigismund.
Choice AU. Sharp and lustrous. Lilac-gray with
deep slate highlights. Planchet lightly curled from
striking. An impressive thaler in all respects. 1150
Vienna Mint. 1677 sixth thaler. KM-1856. Leopold
“the Hogmouth.” Choice EF. Medium lilac-gray
with strong design elements. A nice early coin

with an unbeatable price . 69

Vienna Mint. 1713 thaler. D-1035. Charles VI.
Choice AU. Deep golden gray with rich lustre
and plenty of eye appeal. Sharply struck and nicely
centered as well. Rare so fine! . 995

Austria

1931 two shillings. KM-2847. MS-63. 175th An¬
niversary of Mozart’s birth. Brilliant, lustrous,

satiny . 59

1977 100 schillings. KM-2936. Proof-65, a delight¬
ful cameo gem. 500th Anniversary of the Hall
Mint . 33

Bolivia

Colonial. 1681 half real. Potosi Mint. KM-22. F-15.
Pewter gray with golden overtones. The date is com¬
plete and bold and the eye appeal is very nice. ... 79
Colonial. 1808-PJ half real. Potosi Mint. KM-69.
AU-58. Lustrous rich silver gray with some fight
rose iridescence. Full of eye appeal, a delightful

“halfbit.” . 109

Colonial. 1682-V real. Potosi Mint. KM-23. VF-
20. Deep golden gray with strong details where

struck . 119

Another, this F-15, nearly as sharp as the VF speci¬
men, and just as appealing . 109

Colonial. 1 684-V real. Potosi Mint. KM-23. VF-25. A
pleasing steel gray coin with lilac highlights. Strong
details at the centers, and with plenty of peripheral
details as well. Highly attractive for the grade. . 139
Colonial. 1739-M real. Potosi Mint. KM-28a. EF-
45, choice in all respects. Medium silver gray with
rich golden highlights. A sharp cob issue. ... 289
Colonial. 1687-VR two reales. Potosi Mint. KM-

24. VF-30. Slate gray with fighter high points.
Dates evident on both sides. Strong details present
making the overall appeal substantial for the grade

and type. Hurry on this one . 239

Colonial. 1698-F two reales. Potosi Mint. KM-23.
VF-35, choice. Medium silver gray. Date and
mintmark present, as is much of the central de¬
tails. A sharp little cob overall . 149

Colonial. 1756-Q two reales. KM-38. Fine. Deep
gray with lighter high points. Choice for the

grade . 99

Colonial. (1618-22)-T four reales. Potosi Mint. KM-
9.5. EF-45. Attractive pewter gray. Exceptional
strike and eye appeal, with no loss of detail among
design elements present on the planchet. The
assayer T is bold, though no date is present. This
is the scarcest denomination of cob in general and
is always in demand in such quality as this. .. 379
Colonial. 1671-E eight reales. KM-26. VF-25. A
choice specimen with two dates and plenty of
central and peripheral legends visible as well.
Pleasing deep slate gray with a tinge of lilac. This

one will sell quickly! . 309

Colonial. 1763-V eight reales. Potosi Mint. KM-
45. F-15. Struck on the typical small and thick
Potosi planchet. Central design details are bold in¬
cluding the clear “763” date on the obverse. This
piece emerged smooth and attractive from its ten¬
ure in circulation, and it represents an excellent

value at . 209

Colonial. 1779-PR eight reales. Potosi Mint. KM-
55. EF-45, choice overall. Satiny lilac-gray with

delightful golden iridescence. Nice! . 189

Republic. 1830-JL four soles. Potosi Mint. KM-
96a. 1. Uncirculated. Lustrous satiny lilac-gray
with bright silver highlights in the recessed areas.

A beauty for the grade . 149

Republic. 1859-FJ four soles. Potosi Mint. KM-
123.3. AU-58, choice. Highly lustrous and
equally frosty, with splashes of golden iridescence
on mainly brilliant surfaces. A good value. ... 95

Brazil

Republic. 1972 20 cruzeiros. KM-583.1. MS-63.
150th Anniversary of Independence from Portugal.
Bright and lustrous with somewhat prooflike surfaces

and some deep lilac iridescence at the rims . 12

Republic. 1989 200 new cruzeiros. KM-616.
Proof-65. A gorgeous gem Proof with rich rose
iridescence on heavily frosted motifs and mirrored
fields. 100th Anniversary of Republic issue. . 39

British Virgin Islands

1985 six-piece Proof set, cent through dollar. KM-
PS12. Proof-63 or so, as struck. In holder with

stamps ofBVI also included. Neat . 49

1985 $20. KM-52. Proof-65. A cameo gem. Queen
Elizabeth II on obverse, depiction ofa 1702 eight

escudos coin on the reverse . 25

1985 $20. KM-57. Proof-65. Another cameo gem,
this with a depiction ofa 1733-F eight escudos
from the Mexico City Mint . 25

Canada

1901 25p. KM-5. MS-63 (NGC). A satiny coin
with rich and mellow gold highlights . 1 ,099

China

Republic. (1927) yuan. KM-Y318a.l. MS-63.
Smoky rose and gray toning on lustrous sur¬

faces . 29

Colombia

1956 peso. KM-2 16. MS-63. Lustrous and satiny
with pale rose highlights . : . 29

Cuba

1916 20 centavos. KM-13.2. MS-63 (PCGS). A
high degree of lustre graces the satiny surfaces of
this fairly scarce issue. Choice for the grade. 359
1953 peso. KM-29. MS-63. Centenario of Jose

Marti. Bright and lustrous with a whisper of pale

golden toning. Choice and attractive . 29

1981 five pesos. KM-70. MS-65. Orquidea (orchid)
issue. Pale golden toning . 19

Curacao

1944-D two and a half gulden. KM-46. MS-63. A
lustrous and lightly toned example of this popu¬
lar world crown, struck in Denver for Curacao at
the height of World War II . 14

Czechoslovakia

Post War. 1949 50 korun. KM-28. MS-63. 70th

Anniversary of Stalin’s birth. Lustrous . 9

People’s Republic. 1955 50 korun. KM-44. MS-
63. 10th Anniversary of liberation from nazis.

Brilliant . 19

Socialist Republic. 1970 50 korun. KM-70. MS-
63. Centennial of Lenin’s birth. Lustrous with

deep violet toning at the rims . 12

Socialist Republic. 1971 50 korun. KM-71. MS-
63. 50th Anniversary of Czechoslovakian Com¬
munist Party. Brilliant . 12

Danish West Indies

1837 two skilling. KM-13. VF-35. Choice. Me¬
dium silver gray with much lustre remaining.
Obverse with crowned Arms, reverse reads II/
SKILLING/D ANSK/ AMERIK/MYNT/ 1837

on six lines . 39

1845 10 skilling. KM-1 6. MS-64 (PCGS). Highly
lustrous and fully brilliant. A sharply struck specimen
that approaches gem quality in many repects. Same
design as the two-skilling piece offered above. 199

Denmark

1693-PI mark. KM-424.1. Choice EF. Lustrous
lilac-gray surfaces. Cuirassed bust of Christian V
on obverse, crown, legends, and date on reverse.

A beauty! . 339

1840 species thaler. KM-720.1. Uncirculated,
prooflike. Bright and lustrous with some mod¬
est cameo contrast present, especially on the re¬
verse. Bust of Christian VIII on obverse, crowned
and draped Arms on reverse. A rarity so fine; the
typical representative example of the date is apt to
be EF or so. A splendid opportunity . 1,995

Ecuador

1943 five sucres. KM-79. MS-60. Produced at the
Mexico City Mint. Sharply struck and highly lus¬
trous. A few light hairlines account for the grade. 12

_ Egypt _

1964 four-piece Proof set. KM-D52. Proof-65.

Housed in a red velvet box ofissue. . . 99

1985 five piastres. Professions issue. KM-587. MS-
65. A lustrous, brilliant crown with a touch of
toning at the rims. Neat ancient Egyptian depic¬
tions of professions on reverse . 20

Ethiopia

1 889-A quarter birr. KM-3. MS-60. Struck at the Paris
Mint for King Menelik II. Full cartwheel lustre with
some reflectivity in the fields. Silver gray with attrac¬
tive gold and pale blue accents at the peripheries. 99

_ Fiji _

1936 sixpence. KM-3. MS-60. Fully lustrous with

a nuance of pale golden toning . 59

1940 sixpence. KM-11. AU-55. Lustrous . 39

France

Empire. Louis XV. 1730-D ecu. KM-486.6.
Choice AU. Satiny and lustrous lilac-gray with
intense rose and blue iridescence at the peripher¬
ies. A beautiful crown in all respects . 729

Lustrous 1808-W Franc of Napoleon

Napoleon. 1808-W franc. KM-682.14. MS-60.

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Fully brilliant and highly lustrous. Some lightness
of strike at the rims and some faint adjustment
marks at the reverse center, otherwise a beauty in

all respects . 499

Empire. Pretender issue. Henri V 1832 quarter franc.
Pattern orEssai. Silver. KM-PT22. MS-60 (NGC).
Lustrous lilac-gray with some prooflike reflectivity

on the obverse. Rare and important . 239

Republic. 1916 franc. KM-844.1. MS-63. Brilliant

and lustrous . 5

Republic. 1987 1 00 francs. Lafayette commemorative.

KM-962a. Proof-65. An impressive cameo gem. 49
1694jeton. Silver. “Comitia Burgundia” (Congress
ofBurgundy). VF or so. We recently were able to
purchase a small group of these jetons, half dol-
lar-sized, which depict a large ship on one side and
the shield ofBurgandy on the other side. 69 or,

take three for . 195

1731-89 jeton. Silver. VF or so. We just purchased
another great group ofjetons. These are half dol-
lar-sized as well, and depicting many different
events and scenes from French history, etc. Order
more than one and we guarantee you’ll get differ¬
ent design types. These are priced even less expen¬

sively than the earlier-dated jetons offered above,
and are just as nice a bargain. Order one at ... 39,
or three pieces atl05, or better yet, five pieces
at . 150

1817 medalet. Klippe (diamond-shaped). EF-40.
Struck to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the
founding of Strassbourg, featuring the legend POST
TENEBRAS LUX or “After darkness, light.” A fas¬
cinating litde diamond-shaped piece of silver. . 179

FRENCH COLONIES

Cayenne (Guiana)

(1779) Cayenne “stampee.” KM-2. AU-50
(ANACS). A lustrous specimen with virtually
complete silvering. Choice . 149

Indo-Chine (Viet Nam)

1937 20 centimes. KM-17.2. AU-58. Brilliant and
lustrous . 9

GERMANY

German States

Brandenburg-Prussia. 1683 HS sixgroschen. KM-
429. MS-63. Fully lustrous bright silver gray. 109
Brandenburg-Prussia. 1675-HS one-third thaler.
RM-3'79. Choice EF. Lustrous and free of un¬
sightly marks, truly choice for the grade and type!
Bust of Frederick Wilhelm to right on obverse,
Arms on reverse. A neat item! . 189

Impressive 1744-MF
Two Thalers Rarity Only 109 Struck!
Bremen. 1744-MF two thalers. KM-185. MS-

64 (PCGS). A greatly prized rarity, one of only 1 09
examples of the issue struck! Of the survivors from
that scant mintage, it is doubtful if more than just
a handful could equal the quality and appeal of the
present coin. Satiny and lustrous with nearly full
brilliance; only a hint of golden toning is seen.
Oh-so-close to gem quality, and worthy of addi¬
tion to your cabinet of rarities! . 7,150

Brunswick-Luneburg. 1664-LW thaler. D-6521.
EF. Medium silver gray with lilac highlights. Fa¬
mous rearing stallion motif of Brunswick on the
obverse. Sharp and choice for the grade . 429

Popular “Wildman” Thaler Issue

Brunswick-Luneburg. 1799-PLM one-sixth thaler.
KM-401. EF. A small Wildman (quarter-dollar
sized) issue. Medium lilac-gray. English issue,
George III titulature around Anus of England on
obverse, wildman and German titles on reverse.

A great buy . 69

Brunswick-Luneburg. 1752-BH 24 marien-
groschen (two-thirds thaler). KM-286. EF. At¬
tractive lilac-gray with lighter high points.

Another of the popular Wildman issues . 249

Brunswick-Luneburg. 1779-IWS two-thirds thaler.
KM-365. EF. Medium gray. English issue, bust of
George III ofEngland (and Germany) on obverse,
Arms on reverse. A neat association piece. ... 195
Brunswick-Luneburg. 1709-RB “Wildman”
thaler. KM-35. Choice EF. Light golden gray
with plenty of lustre in the protected areas. One
of the famous and ever-popular “Wildman”
thalers which derive their name from early Ger¬
manic tales of wild men living in the forests of
Europe. A pleasing specimen that won’t last long

in our stock . 469

Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1676 24 marien-
groschen. KM-516. EF-40. Olive-gray with old
toning in shades of gold and rose. Well struck and

extremely appealing . 209

Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1690 24 mariengroschen.
KM-559. VF-25. Perhaps technically finer, but
somewhat softly struck. Lustrous residue of gold,
rose, and violet is still present in protected areas and
contrasts nicely with the pewter gray fields. . 179
Hamburg. 1623 thaler. KM-34. VF. Steel gray with
some golden highlights. Ferdinand II “City
View” issue, with gate and three towers. Some¬
what crude yet thoroughly enchanting . 239

New Luneberg. 1688-RB one and one half

thalers. DS-245. Choice EF. An impressive li¬
lac-gray example of this large and worldly mul¬
tiple thaler issue. Hand and wreath above rearing
stallion, mining scene below on obverse, reverse
with circle of shields around crowned monogram.

Rare and important . 1 ,325

New Wolfenbuttel. 1664-HS one and one half
thalers. DS-77. Choice VF, finer in places.
Pleasing lilac-gray with some deeper toning high¬
lights. Some natural edge splits, as struck, are noted
for accuracy. Obverse with August in full armor on
rearing stallion, reverse with crowned Arms. A ter¬
rific coin for its size and importance . 1 ,325

Nurnberg. 1768-SR City View thaler. KM-
350. EF-40. Pleasing lilac-gray with some lustre
in the recessed areas. Choice for the grade, free of
severe marks, and desirable as such. An ever-
popular issue . 529

Outstanding 1780-KR Nurnberg
City-View Thaler

Nurnberg. 1780-KR City View thaler. KM-350.
Choice AU, prooflike. A superlative example of
a beautiful and important issue. Reflective fields
and frosty motifs exhibit pale champagne toning.
Some faint ticks are seen on the reverse near the
sun, but the overall appeal still borders on extraor¬
dinary. A truly delightful “City View” thaler, with
a depiction of Nurnberg’ s 18th century skyline
(much of which was later destroyed in World War

II) and the Pegnitz River. . 925

Saxe- Coburg- Gotha. 1836 lOkreuzers. KM-94b.
MS-64, choice. Highly lustrous and fully brilliant
with a pale hint of golden toning. Bust of Ernst
and titles on obverse, crowned Arms in wreath on
reverse. An attractive design type and a beautiful
specimen overall . . . 249

Impressive 1573
Saxe-Old-Weimar Thaler
Saxe-Old- Weimer. 1573 thaler. D-9764. EF.

Deep lilac-gray with lighter high points. A choice
and pleasing thaler of the final year of Johann
Wilhelm’s reign (1565-1573). Sharp and out¬
standing portrait on obverse divides the date, hel-
meted Arms on reverse. A beauty for the grade

and type, and rare so fine . 1 ,695

Saxony. 1781-IEC two-thirds thaler. KM-1010.
MS-66 (NGC). A satiny gem of the finest order.
Pale silver gray with a blend of gold and rose at the
rims. Sharply struck. A superlative portrait and

Arms coin at an unbeatable price . 395

Saxony. 1592-HB “Three Brothers” thaler. D-9820.
VF-30. Medium silver gray with some golden irides¬
cence. A delightful example of the design type. 269
Saxony. 1596-HB thaler. D-9820. VF-30. Deep li¬
lac-gray with steel gray in the protected areas. An¬
other example of the “Three Brothers” issue. 259
Saxony. 1600-HB thaler. D-9820. VF-30. A third
lovely example of the “Three Brothers” issue.
Pleasing pewter gray with golden highlights.
Soundly struck and well-detailed . 275

Impressive 1603 Teutonic Order Thaler
of Maximilian I

Teutonic Order. Thaler. D-5848. Maximilian
I (1590-1618). Choice EF. Lively steel gray
with gold and lilac highlights. Standing facing fig¬
ure ofMaximilian I on obverse, knight and horse
in full battle armor on reverse, 15 shields around.
A beautiful type in beautiful shape . 1,095

1928-D 3 Marks Durer
Commemorative

Germany. 1928-D three marks. Anniversary of
birth of Albrecht Durer. Frosty silver gray with a
strong strike and an appealing design. A scarce is¬
sue . 729

German New Guinea

Extraordinary Gem Uncirculated
1894 Half Mark Famous and Beautiful
Bird of Paradise Issue

1894 half mark. A frosty, sharp, and lustrous ex¬
ample of a beautiful design type. Rare in Mint
State, and exponentially so in gem! Don’t miss out
on this lovely rarity . 689

GREAT BRITAIN -
ENGLAND

Silver Twopence

Elizabeth I. (1582-1600) half groat or twopence.
Fifth Issue. S-2579. F-12. Two pellets behind
portrait. Nicely centered with decent details
present on both sides. Deep golden gray. We can’t
keep enough of the early Elizabethan-era silver
coins in stock, so call quickly on this one! .... 59

Threepence

Victoria (1837-1901). 1898 threepence. KM-776.
MS-65 (NGC). Full cartwheel lustre on beautifully
toned blue and rose surfaces. A most appealing gem
specimen of the Victoria “old head” type . 75

Fourpence or Groat

Victoria. 1838 8 over Horizontal 8 fourpence. KM-
731.1. MS-64. A splendid frosty specimen with
rich golden iridescence on satiny, highly lustrous
surfaces. Oh-so-close to gem! . 149

Sixpence

Charles II. 1681 sixpence. KM-441. EF-40. Impres¬
sive lustre on satiny lilac-gray surfaces. Absolutely
choice in all respects. A nice early sixpence. . 229
William III. (1689-92) Coronation jeton or “six¬
pence.” Mitchener-4940. EF-40. Lustrous and
attractive silver gray with some reflectivity remain¬
ing in protected areas. This piece is considered a
“Royalist medalet” by Mitchener and features a
bust ofWilham III on the obverse with a sunburst
and the legend NON DEVIO on the reverse, sug¬
gesting that William’s reign will be a steady one. An

attractive and interesting item . 169

William III. 1697-B below bust sixpence. KM-
484.9. Bristol Mint. EF-45 (NGC). Lustrous
pewter gray with blue and gold highlights. Well
struck with impressive eye appeal. The well-done
portrait of William remains very sharp. A pre¬
mium quality piece for the grade . 219

Choice Proof 1728 Sixpence

George II (1727-1760). 1728 sixpence. KM-564.1.
Proof-63 (PCGS). Plain edge. A delightful lilac-
gray Proof of the issue. Nicely struck and nicely
centered as well, with hurts of golden iridescence
in the protected areas. A scarce early Proof issue

and a good value rolled into one! . 1,995

George II. 1728 sixpence. KM-564.3. EF-40
(ANACS). Roses and plumes between shields.
Lustrous deep gray with lighter high points. A
highly pleasing example of a popular early issue,
free of all but some trivial marks, and decidedly

choice for the grade. A good value at . 189

George II. 1758/7 sixpence. KM-582.2. EF-45.
Beautiful lustre with mottled shades of rose, or¬
ange, and blue. What an eye-appealing coin for
the grade! Choice in every respect and with a bold
overdate. We are certain this lovely little coin

won’t last long at . 109

George III. 1787 sixpence. KM-606.1. MS-63. No
hearts in shield. Frosty and lustrous, decidedly
choice. Lovely lilac highlights . 89

Shillings

Charles I. (1625-49) shilling. Tower Mint issue. Port¬
cullis mintmark. KM-105. EF-45 (PCGS). Deep and
attractive lilac-gray. Nicely struck for the issue, with
strong design elements present in nearly all areas.
Mark-free and sure to please — we guarantee it! 389

Impressive Charles I Shilling
Briot’s Coinage, 1638-39
Charles I. (1638-39) shilling. Briot’s coinage.
Anchor and B mintmark. KM-186. AU-50

(PCGS). Medium silver gray with impressive
golden lustre on the obverse, delightful rose gray
on the reverse. Ancfior and B mintmark on both

sides at 12:00 . 1,195

Anne. 1708 shilling. KM-523. 1 . AU-50. A truly ter¬
rific shilling. Strong lustre ripples across satiny lilac-
gray surfaces. Rich gold and sea green iridescence
crowds the rims. Sharp and appealing, and devoid
of all but some trivial marks. Exceptional! . 329

Mint State 1723 SSC Shilling

George I. 1723 shilling. SSC (South Seas Company)
issue. KM-539.3. MS-63. Lilac-gray with subde lus¬
tre beneath the attractive rose and gold toning. 439
George I. 1723 shilling. KM-539.3. AU-58
(PCGS). SSC issue. Strong lustre on delightful
steel gray surfaces. Sharply struck. A soft natural
planchet mark, as struck, is noted on the cheek,
otherwise mark-free and thoroughly pleasing.

King George I never looked so good! . 369

George I. 1723 shilling. KM-539.3. EF-45. SSC
issue. Gold and rose highlights on lustrous silver
gray surfaces. Very attractive and full of eye appeal,
despite a small area of striking weakness near
12:00 on the reverse. A very desirable example of

this popular issue . 199

George II. 1737 shilling. KM-561 .5. EF-40. Roses and
Plumes. Pewter gray with pale blue and violet high¬
lights. Very pleasing and decidedly choice . 239

George II. 1743 shilling. KM-583.1. EF-40. Roses
in angles. Rich golden gray with lilac highlights.
Some natural planchet flaws are noted on both
sides, as struck. Still a highly attractive coin and
an absolutely great value as well . 109

Half Crowns

Tower Mint Half Crown of Charles I

Charles I. (1640-41) Tower Mint half crown. Star
mintmark. KM-1 19 type. EF-45 (PCGS). Deep
and attractive lilac-gray with fighter high points.
Nicely struck in most areas, with only a hint of the
weakness that often affects this issue. A beauty all
around! . 399

1642 Proclamation Half Crown
Oxford Mint Issue

Charles 1. 1642 Proclamation half crown. Ox¬
ford Mint. Plume mintmark. KM-214.1.
VF-25 (PCGS). Deep lilac-gray. Some strike
doubling seen on both sides. A pleasing example
of this important coinage, free of all but a few
trivial marks, and choice as such . 579

Uncirculated 1676 Half Crown
Charles n. 1676 half crown. Conjoined CC in
angles. KM-438.1. MS-61 (PCGS). Frosty lilac-
gray with blue and rose iridescence. Some tiny, natu¬
ral planchet marks are seen under low magnification,
but to the unaided eye the present coin is a definite

winner! Typically found in circulated grades, this
impressive half crown would make a strong addition

to any growing cabinet of English coins . 2,395

William and Mary. 1689 half crown. KM-
472.2. EF-40 (PCGS). Rich steel gray with deep
and attractive rose highlights. Free of unsightly
marks and loaded with eye appeal for the grade.
A scarce issue, especially so in higher grades.729

Crowns

Attractive Crown of Charles I
Tower Mint Issue

Charles I. (1625-49) crown. Tower Mint under
Charles I. Plume mintmark. KM-127 for type
(S-2756-2M). VF-30 (PCGS). Deep slate gray
with lilac overtones. Attractive and popular eques¬
trian design. Free of heavy circulation marks; these
large silver pieces often suffer unsighdy marks to a
much greater degree. Choice for the grade, and
quite scarce in any grade! . 1,495

Important 1653 Commonwealth Crown
Commonwealth. 1653 crown or five shillings.
Sun mintmark. KM-392. VF-30. Deep lilac-
gray with some fighter areas. Highly presentable in
all respects . 1,695

1703 VIGO Crown of Queen Anne

Anne. 1703 crown. KM-519. 1. VG-8. Light golden
toning on silver gray surfaces. Evenly worn but

never abused . 329

George VI. 1937 Coronation crown. KM-857.
Proof-63, choice. A delightful cameo Proof with
frosty motifs and reflective fields. Popular and af¬
fordable. You’ll be glad you ordered this one!79

British Silver Tokens

Bank token. 1816 one shilling, sixpence (“one and
six”). KM-Tn3. MS-60, prooflike. Lustrous sil¬
ver gray with golden highlights. “Bull Head” bust
of George III to right on obverse, BANK/TO-
KEN/1S. 6D./1816 on four lines in wreath on

reverse. Nearly half dollar-sized. Neat . 129

Warwickshire. 1812 Birmingham shilling. S-6, D-5.
MS-60, prooflike. Highly lustrous with a whisper of
pale golden toning. BIRMINGHAM TOKEN
arcs above, 1811/ONE SHILLING curves below
facade of Birmingham Workhouse, reverse withe
concentric circular legends, outer circle reads ONE
POUND NOTE FOR 20 SHILLINGS, inner
circle reads PAYABLE AT THE WORKHOUSE,
Arms of Birmingham at the center . 149

Great Britain — Ireland

Free State. 1951 florin. KM- 15a. MS-64. Salmon
Issue: ‘Highly lustrous. 27
Free State. 1942 half crown (“two and six”). KM-
1 6. MS-63. Horse issue. Highly lustrous with rich

gold and rose iridescence present. . 59

Free State. 1951 half crown (“two and six”). KM-16a.
MS-63. Horse issue. Lustrous golden gray . 35

Ireland — Bank Token

Bank Token. 1813 10 pence. KM-Tn-5. MS-60.
Highly lustrous. “Bull Head” portrait of George
III to right on obverse, reverse wreath with
BANK / TOKEN / 10 PENCE / IRISH / 1813
within wreath. Scarce so fine; these are usually
well circulated . 139

Guatemala

Spanish Colonial. 1769-P four reales. KM-26. F-
15. Even silver gray with no defects and, most
notably, unholed. Some details of this crudely
struck issues are sharp enough to lay claim to VF
status. Slightly misaligned towards the bottom of
the obverse, but the date and mintmark are still
plain. A minor planchet flaw blends into the top
of the reverse. A very desirable specimen of this
scarce issue, one that would represent this mint-
mark well in a collection including one of each of

the Spanish colonial mints . 319

Spanish Colonial. 1820-M eight reales. NG Mint.
KM-69. VF-30. Deep golden gray with some li¬
lac highlights . 89

Spanish Colonial. 1821-M eight reales. NG Mint.
KM-69. AU-55. Lustrous silver gray with
prooflike reflectivity on the reverse. Some abra¬
sions and minor hairlines do not detract from this

coin’s notable eye appeal . ; . 239

Central American Republic. 1837-G quarter real.
KM-1 . MS-66 (NGC). Lively rose iridescence on
intensely lustrous surfaces. An intensely beautiful
little silver coin (U.S. silver three-cent sized).
Three volcanoes, radiant sun, and date on ob¬
verse, tree with G and 1/4 fraction on reverse.
Sharp and delightful, a near-perfect gem! ... 139
Central American Republic. 1825-M eight reales.
KM-4. AU-50. Medium silver gray with lustrous
splashes of golden iridescence. Somewhat prooflike
in places. Light central planchet adjustment marks,
as struck, are seen on the obverse, otherwise the

coin is pretty much mark-free! . 349

Central American Republic. 1847-A eight reales.
KM-4. EF-40. Medium steel gray with golden
highlights. Another pleasing example of a popu¬
lar design type . 239

Haiti

An 14 (1817) 25 centimes. KM-15.2. AU-50. Lus¬
trous and chiefly brilliant. A crude but irresistible

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issue. Bust to left on obverse, A. PETION
PRESIDENT AN 14 around, REPUBLIQUE
D’ HAITI 25 C around martial arms of Haiti.

Slightly off center on the reverse . 139

1905 five centimes. KM-53. Proof-63. Pale golden
highlights on highly lustrous surfaces. Rare. 119

Hungary

1613-KB denar. KM-40.1 . AU-55. Bright and lus¬
trous. Mother Mary with child obverse, Arms

reverse. Neat! . 33

1696-KB 15 krajczar. KM-209. Choice EF-45.
Bright and lustrous with strong eye appeal. Portrait
ofLeopold I, “The Hogmouth,” on obverse. Arms
and Madonna and child on reverse. Shghtly dished,
a result of the minting process. A beauty! .... 129
1659-KB half thaler. KM-154. VF-20. Pewter gray
and pale violet with excellent eye appeal. This
type features the young bust of Leopold “the

Hogmouth” of Austria . 195

1639-KB thaler. KM-107, D-3198. EF-40. Deep
pewter gray with excellent visual appeal. A good-

looking specimen of the type . 419

1655-KB thaler. KM-107. EF-40.. Medium lilac-
gray with a touch of gold on the high points. A
pleasing coin devoid of heavy marks and quite
choice for the assigned grade . 279

India

Arcot. 1200 AH (1785) rupee. KM-5. EF. A nice,
heavy silver coin from the 18th century, in an out¬
standing state of preservation and a good value to
boot! . 49

India — British

1841 two annas. Bombay. KM-460.3. MS-65
(PCGS). East India Company issue. A high de¬
gree of lustre graces the frosty, satiny surfaces of
this little gem. Young Head portrait of Victoria.

Priced right . 65

1891-C rupee. KM-492. MS-63. Frosty and lus¬
trous with intermingled gold and sea green irides¬
cence. A beautiful coin in all regards. You can’t

beat the price either, . 59

1911-B rupee. KM-524. MS-64, choice. Fully bril¬
liant and highly lustrous, just the way you like
them! . 39

Israel

1949 50 pruta. KM-13.1. MS-60. Lustrous steel

gray . 29

1967 10 lira. KM-49. MS-65. A frosty, lustrous
gem . 14

Italian States

Choice Uncirculated Cisalpine
Republic 30 Soldi

Cisalpine Republic. (1801) 30 soldi. KM-C1. MS-
63 (PCGS). A beautiful and impressive example
of the issue, the only coinage struck for this revo¬
lutionary state founded by Napoleon. Choice and

delightful! . 429

Naples. (1556-98) half ducat. Ca-5044. EF.
Choice steel gray with attractive golden high¬
lights. Nicely centered, nicely struck, and essen¬
tially devoid of unsightly circulation marks. A

truly choice coin for the grade . 529

Naples and Sicily7 (Two Kingdoms). 1856 120 grani.
KM-C153c. MS-60. Fully brilliant and highly
lustrous. A few light marks prevent us from as¬
signing a higher grade. A Morgan dollar-sized

world crown . 229

Venice. (1300-1400) grosso. Gr-132. Fine to VF.
We have a nice selection of these nearly quarter
dollar-sized pieces, each with a portrait ofjesus,
all with frill nimbus. Nice litde silver works of art
and nicely priced as well! . 65

The Coin Collector ^

Italy

Italy. 1975-R 500 fire. KM-104. MS-63. Bright
and lustrous with some deep golden toning at the
rims. Michaelangelo commemorative . 33

Jamaica

(1758) G R (Georgivs Rex) counterstamp on 1756-
JM Peru half real. Lima Mint. KM-1.2. VF-30 for
host coin. Medium gray with some lilac high¬
lights. A nice example of this rare counterstamp
issue used in Jamaica . 329

Japan

Gorgeous Uncirculated 1870 Yen
(1870) yen. Type I. KM-Y5.1. MS-63. A truly
gorgeous coin with strong lustre and radiant bril¬
liance. Rare so fine, these large silver crowns are
typically found well circulated and heavily

marked. A true find! . 849

1964 1,000 yen. Olympic commemorative issue.
KM-80. MS-63. Attractive toning highlights on

highly lustrous surfaces. Nice . 49

Another, this gem Mint State and fully brilliant,
only . 59

Liege

1666 ducaton. D-4296. VF. Overdate, probably
1 666/56. Deep silver gray with nice details for the
grade. Struck from lightly rusted dies. Some
planchet adjustment marks are seen at the rims, as
struck. A large (and rare) silver thaler issue, larger
in fact than a Morgan dollar. A nice example of
the historic coinage of the prince-bishops of

Liege . 569

1671 ducaton. D-4296. EF. Another nice Liege
prince-bishop issue, this with silver gray surfaces
and plenty of lustre. Sharp, attractive, rare. . 569

Malta

1972 two liri. KM-14. MS-65. A satiny and lustrous
gem of the highest order. Lively violet iridescence
graces the rims. View ofMalta obverse. Arms re¬
verse. Nice . 16

Mexico

Spanish colonial. 1798-FM half real. KM-72. AU-

50. Lustrous lilac-gray. Nice . 59

Spanish colonial. 1800-FM half reale. Mexico City.
KM-72. AU-50. Rich iridescent steel gray. Sharp
and lustrous, you’ll wish all your colonial Mexico

pieces looked like this one! . 89

Spanish colonial. Philip IV. (1622-30) one real. KM-
28. EF-40. A grand cob with plenty of eye appeal
and “meat on its bones” where strike is concerned.
These early cob pieces sell nearly as quickly as we

can obtain them, so call quickly . 379

Spanish Colonial. Pillar one real. Mexico City.
KM-75-77. We were fortunate enough to pur¬
chase a small group of one real pieces of the Pillar
type, all of which grade in the VF-EF range.
There is a nice selection of dates on hand from
1735 to 1770. Pleasing Pillar one real pieces are
always in demand by collectors of American and
world coins. Purchase one piece, date of our

choice for only . 99

While supplies last, three different dates for 279

Try five different dates (!) for . 449

Spanish colonial. Pillar two reales. Mexico City. We
are equally pleased to offer a small selection of Pil¬
lar two reales pieces from Mexico, the predecessor
of our own quarter dollar that enjoyed such great
circulation in the Americas — so wide, in factrthat
nice specimens are tough to find today. The dates
in our group range from 1740 to 1759 and all pieces

are nice VF-EF coins. Buy one for . 139

or take three different for . 399

December 31, 2001

Best bet! Take five different for . 649

Spanish colonial. (1542-56) four reales. Carlos and
Joanna. Mexico City. Grove-69. AU-50. A truly
beautiful example of the issue, with strong design
motifs and nice centering. Sure to please and

competitively priced at . 429

Spanish colonial. 1783-FF eight reales. Mexico
City. KM-106.2. VF-35. Deep golden gray with

som^ rose iridescence . 95

Spanish colonial. 1787 FM 8 reales. KM-106.2. EF-
45. Pleasant deep golden toning with some
prooflike reflectivity on the reverse. Some minor
hairlines and inborn planchet striations are noted.

Very sharp and most eye appealing! . 139

Spanish colonial. 1788 FM 8 reales. KM-106.2. EF-
40. Cartwheel lustre and nice prooflike

reflectivity on the reverse give this coin a very nice
look. Medium golden toning and as sharp a strike
as could be hoped for, with all four quadrants of
the reverse shield fully detailed. A few hairlines
and a faint horizontal scratch on the neck do not

affect the eye appeal . 129

Spanish colonial. 1788 FM 8 reales. KM-106.2. EF-
45. Deep golden toning with lots oflustre for the
assigned grade, especially on the obverse. Some
hairlines are noted under magnification, and the

overall impact is that of a higher grade . 139

Spanish colonial. 1788 FM 8 reales. KM-106.2.
AU-50. Lively lustre and reflectivity wdth excep¬
tional sharpness — it is unlikely this coin was ever
“circulated,” per se. Light golden toning and lovely
visual impact. Some hairlines are noted. A thor¬
oughly attractive example . 149

Spanish colonial. 1788 FM 8 reales. KM-106.2.
AU-50. Impressive lustre and fully prooflike on
the reverse, a lovely coin that was very close to
Mint State when it was buried! Light golden ton¬
ing with attractive blue toning at the obverse pe¬
riphery, beautiful full strike. This particular die
has an internal die break hanging in the obverse
field under Carlos’ nose. Lightly hairlined but

delightful . . . 149

Spanish colonial. 1788 FM 8 reales. KM-106.2. AU-
50. Technically probably folly Mint State, with foil
cartwheel lustre and light golden toning. Some
minor hairlining is noted, but this coin is very sharp

and attractive, an excellent value at . 149

Spanish colonial. 1789 FM 8 reales. KM-107. Tran¬
sitional type. EF-45. Lots oflustre with light gold
and violet toning and a prooflike reverse. Sharp and
boldly struck though moderately hairlined. Tran¬
sitional pieces this nice are tough to come by! 189
Spanish colonial. 1789 FM 8 reales. KM-107. Tran¬
sitional type. AU-50. Remarkably prooflike on
the obverse and full oflustre, this boldly struck
coin is essentially Mint State. Mostly silver gray
with some faint russet toning and some hairlines
noted on the obverse. Tiny rim nick noted at
10:00 on the obverse. A very attractive and high-

grade specimen of the type . 239

Spanish colonial. 1789 FM 8 reales. KM-107. Tran¬
sitional type. AU-50. Beautiful fight golden and
violet toning on frosty lustrous surfaces. Ex¬
tremely sharply struck on the reverse. A minor
inborn planchet flaw below the date is inoffensive.
A coin that will add to most any collection. 239
Spanish colonial. 1796-FM eight reales. Mexico
City. KM-109. EF-45, choice. Deep golden gray.
An interesting rim-to-rim die crack bisects the

obverse from 1 1:00 to 5:00 . 149

Republic. 1859-FH eight reales. Mexico City Mint.
KM-337.10. MS-63 (PCGS). A glittering
prooflike specimen with rich splashes of iridescent
gold on both sides. A nicely struck Cap and Rays

piece . 259

Estados Unidos (United States). 1910 “Caballito”
peso. KM-453. AU-55. Lustrous and brilliant
wtith a hint of pale golden toning. The popular

“Caballito” issue . 169

Estados Unidos (United States). 1925 peso. KM-
455. MS-63. A lustrous example of this scarce key
date of the design type. Brilliant . 65

Netherlands

Gelderland. 1639 Lion daalder. KM-15.2. VF-20.
A touch of striking weakness present, as virtually
always seen for these popular Lion daalder issues,

but still quite nice for the design type . 99

Holland. 1749 gulden. KM-73. Choice AU. Lus¬
trous golden gray with strong design elements and
delightful eye appeal. Many would call this lovely

piece Mint State! . 195

Kampen. 1645 Lion daalder. KM-35.2. VF-20.
Medium silver gray with typical striking weakness,

still choice overall, date foil visible . 99

Utrecht. 1786/5 overdate. Half ducat. KM-115.
MS-60. Lustrous golden gray with strong eye
appeal and a sharp strike as well. Decidedly choice

for the grade . 359

Utrecht. 1596 rijksdaalder. D-8859. VF-35 (NGC).
A truly impressive example of the design type and
assigned grade. This is quality personified on both
counts! Lilac-gray with deeper highlights in the pro¬
tected areas. Devoid of all but a few inconsequen¬
tial marks, and choice as such. A grand value! 209
Zeeland. 1785 6 stuivers. KM-90. EF-40. Even
silver gray with some traces oflustre. Very nice for
the assigned grade. A handsome depiction of a
Dutch sailing vessel is on the reverse . 199

Norway

1948 50 ore. KM-386. MS-65. A lustrous gem with
rich golden iridescence present . 16

Palestine

British Mandate. 1942 100 mils. KM-7. MS-60. Sil¬
ver gray with impeccable cartwheel lustre. Per¬
haps dipped long ago, but very pleasing and
attractive. This is the final year of issue for this
largest (U.S. half dollar-sized) Palestinian coin. A
bargain at . 69

Peru

Colonial. 1694-M real. Lima Mint. KM-20. VF-35.
Medium steel gray with some deeper highlights.
Full date at bottom of obverse, strong details at the
centers and in places on the periphery. A quality

coin that won’t last long in stock . . . 169

Colonial. 1808-JP eight reales. Lima. KM-97. EF-
45. Choice. Lustrous deep silver gray with golden
iridescent highlights. A pleasing Carlos IV eight

reales piece in all respects . 149

Colonial. 1812-JP eight reales. Lima. KM-117.1.
Choice AU. A lustrous beauty with iridescent
rose and pale sea green highlights. A nice

Fernando VII issue . 225

Colonial. 1815-JP eight reales. Lima. KM-117.1.

Choice AU. Another nice Fernando VII issue,
this with nearly full mint brilliance and strong,
attractive lustre . 209

Philippines

1903 Philippines Proof Set
United States Sovereignty. 1903 seven-piece
Proof set. KM-PS1. Proof-60, some finer, all
nice. Half centavo and centavo are brown with
traces of red; the five centavos has a small toning
spot in the reverse field; the silver pieces are all
lushly toned in shades of gray and blue. A great set
at an equally great and competitive price. ... 769
United States Sovereignty. 1935-M 10 centavos.
Manila Mint. KM-169. MS-60. Lustrous with

golden highlights . 27

United States Sovereignty. 1921 50 centavos. KM-
171. MS-60. Brilliant and lustrous . 27

Portugal

Gem Mint State 1835 400 Reis

1835 400 reis. KM-403.2. MS-65 (PCGS). A splen¬
did and lustous gem with a nuance of pale golden
toning. Sharp and attractive, and elusive at the gem

level. We guarantee you’ll love this one! . 479

1891 500 reis. KM-535. MS-63. Highly lustrous
with just a whisper of golden toning . 45

Macao

1952 five patacas. KM-5. MS-65. Lustrous. A glit¬
tering, brilliant gem example of a popular Portu¬
guese colonial issue . 18

St. Thomas-Principe

1951 10 escudos. KM-14. MS-63. Frosty and lus¬
trous . 49

Puerto Rico

Prooflike Uncirculated 1896-PGV
Five Centavos

1896-PGV five centavos. KM-20. MS-62 (PCGS).
A finer looking coin than the grade implies. Re¬
flective fields and frosty motifs exhibit delightful
lilac iridescence. Choice for the grade and design
type . 479

Russia

Empire. 1758 five kopeks. KM-C15. EF-45. Me¬
dium golden gray. A choice example of the issue,
sharply struck and aesthetically appealing. Imperial
eagles on both sides. Tiny edge clip, as struck, adds

to the appeal of this early Russian issue . 109

Empire. 1830 five kopeks. KM-C156. MS-66
(NGC). A prooflike gem with rich golden high¬
lights. Sharp and pleasing in all respects . 339

Empire. 1907 20 kopeks. KM-22a.l. MS-65. A
glistening gem with frosty surfaces and intense

lustre . 29

Empire. 1819 half rouble. KM-C129. AU-50. Lus¬
trous and satiny lilac-gray with pale blue irides¬
cence in the protected areas . 99

Empire. 1731 rouble. KM-192.1. EF-40. Lustrous
lilac-gray. A pleasing early “thaler” from Imperial

Russia . 359

Empire. 1846 rouble. KM-C168.1. MS-63 PL.
Brilliant with intense cartwheel lustre and fight
golden highlights. Sharply struck and with beau¬
tiful visual appeal! . 269

Soviet Union. 1924 rouble. KM-90.1. AU-58.
Highly lustrous and fully brilliant save for a whis¬
per of pale gold . 65

San Marino

1938-R five lire. KM-9. MS-63. Fully brilliant and
highly lustrous. An attractive design type . 22

Serbia

Kingdom. 1875 dinar. KM-5. MS-60. Lustrous
with a whisper of gold. Rare so fine! . 289

Spain

(1612-70) cob four reales. KM-36.2. VF-30. Sharp¬
ness easily equivalent to the assigned grade, strik-

What does this scene of frenetic diving activity have to do with numismatics?

Answer: Shown are youngsters in the harbor of Avalon, on Catalina Island, said per a
popular song, to be 26 miles across the Pacific Ocean from the main shoreline of California.
Dating from circa 1914, this card bears the following caption on the reverse:

“One of the most interesting and novel sights of the island is found in the numerous groups
of native boys whose skill in diving feats is hardly to be believed. These divers become so skilled
that they can bring a coin from the bottom in almost incredible time.”

Now, one can only assume that quite a few coins were missed by the divers and are still
off the Catalina shore! (However, we would expect that the sea took its toll by corroding and
etching most of them, unless someone was generous enough to toss gold.)

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The Coin Collector ^ December 31, 2001

ing weakness in areas as always seen for the type.
Still choice overall, with nice steel gray surfaces
that display warm blue and rose iridescence. A

hefty hunk of silver! . 299

Local coinage. Yslas Baleares (Balearic Islands).
Majorca. 1821 30 sueldos (sous). KM-CL53.1.
EF-40. Warm lilac-gray. An impressive example
of local coinage under Fernando VII. Curious,
intriguing, affordable . 219

Spain in Italy

Splendid Real Plata of Fernando I

Spain in Italy. Naples. Fernando I (1458-94). (Un¬
dated) realplata. Cayan-1278 fortype. EF, choice
overall. Simply splendid. Nicely struck and nicely
centered. Rich golden iridescence graces medium
steel gray surfaces. An impressive coin in many
respects, not the least of which is its value. A beau¬
tiful 15th-century coin for a pittance . 289

Sweden

1789-OL one third riksdaler. KM-525. MS-60,
choice for the grade. A lustrous and satiny speci¬
men with attractive golden highlights on brilliant
surfaces. Nicely struck as well. Don’t let this one
pass you by! . 299

Pleasing 1644 Riksdaler
Scarce Queen Christina Portrait Issue
1644-AG riksdaler. KM-187. VF-35. A pleasing
golden gray specimen with rich golden highlights
in the protected areas. Full facing portrait of
Queen Christina on obverse, radiant Jesus on re¬
verse. A scarce thaler issue that is seldom offered

in any grade! . 739

1750-HM riksdaler. KM-457. AU-58 (PCGS).
Frosty silver gray with a high degree oflustre and
a whisper of pale golden toning. Military bust of
King Frederick to right on obverse, reverse with
Arms dividing date. Free from marks of any merit,

and choice for the grade . 1 ,650

1921 two kronor. 400th Anniversary of Political
Liberty commemorative. KM-567. MS-63. Bril¬
liant and highly lustrous . 24

1936 two kronor. KM-787. MS-63. Brilliant and

lustrous with a splash of pale gold . 24

1935 five kronor. KM-806. MS-63. Highly lustrous
with pale rose iridescence, especially at the rims.
500th Anniversary of Riksdag issue. Pleasing! 24
1962 five kronor. KM-838. MS-65. Sharp, brilliant,
and very lustrous! 80th Birthday of Gustaf VI
commemorative . 49

Switzerland — Cantons

Delectable 1812 Aargau Four Frank
Mintage: 2,527 Pieces
Aargau. 1812 four frank. KM-20. Choice AU,
prooflike. A splendid example of this classically
beautiful issue. Rich gold and blue highlights
grace reflective silver gray surfaces. Some faint
hairlines are noted for accuracy, but these are eas¬
ily forgiven in the overall scheme of things. A clas¬
sic issue, one of 2,527 specimens struck. A rare

thaler in all respects . 1 ,795

Basel. 1740 quarter thaler. KM-142. Choice EF.
Deep lilac and slate gray with iridescent golden
highlights. Another classic coinage issue from the
master coin engravers of Switzerland. City view
of Basel (Basilea) with basilisk (dragon). Choice
for the grade, and priced well below the Krause-
Mishler catalogue price. A true value . 199

Delightful 1756-H Basel
City-View Thaler

Overstruck on Unknown Host Coin
Basel. 1756-H thaler. KM-158. Choice EF. Let¬
tered edge. Bright and lustrous silver gray with
splashes oflilac, rose, and pale gold. A beautiful ex¬
ample of the popular city-view thaler of Basel with
dragon reverse, here overstruck on an unknown
host coin type. City side shows evidence of multiple
strikes, no doubt to erase the undertype. Basilisk
(dragon) side shows generous traces of the host coin

at the peripheries. Rare and unusual . 1 ,095

Bern. 1796 half thaler. KM-151. Choice AU. Lustrous
silver gray with golden highlights. DOMINUS
PROVIDEBIT around standing Swiss Guard on
obverse, date below, RESPUBLICABERNENSIS
around crowned arms of Bern, bear on shield. An
attractive design on an equally attractive coin. . 475

Superb Prooflike 1798 Bern Thaler
Bern. 1798 thaler. KM-164. Choice Mint State,
prooflike. Deeply mirrored fields and heavily
frosted motifs exhibit rich iridescent gold high¬
lights. A superlative Mint State coin by every mea¬
sure. Struck from a cracked and collapsing obverse
die, an interesting addition to the beuaty and over¬
all character of the present coin . 1 ,295

Freiburg. 1827 1 batz. KM-83. MS-65 (PCGS).
Lustrous pewter gray with some light reflectivity.
Overstruck on an earlier type, with many details

readily discemable under magnification . 195

St. Gallen. 1622 thaler. KM-61. EF. Lovely lilac-
gray with deeper highlights. A touch of weakness
is seen in places, typical for the issue. Large danc¬
ing bear and heraldic eagle motifs . 339

Vaud. 1820 1 batz. KM-8. MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant
silver gray with reflective surfaces. Splendid eye
appeal and a delightful design type as well. . 195
Zurich. 1715 half thaler or 30 schillings. KM-

134. Choice AU. Highly lustrous and richly toned
in shades of gold and orange. A sharply struck
prooflike beauty that comes oh-so-close to Mint
State. Anns ofZurich obverse, lion with sword and

shield. A superlative piece in all respects . 895

Zurich. 1813-B 20 batz. KM-187. Uncirculated.
Rich gold and sea green iridescence on lustrous
and prooflike surfaces. Sharp and beautiful, and

easily approaching choice overall . 489

Zurich. 1813-B 40 batz. KM-190. Choice AU. Avir-
tual twin to the 20 batz piece offered above, except
twice as large, this being thaler-sized. A beauty! 459
Zurich. (15)59 thaler. D-8778. Choice VF.
Lively golden gray with sea green and rose irides¬
cence. Nicely struck and equally nicely centered,
two prime coonsiderations for the issue. Date
above eagle on reverse, given simply as 59, with¬
out the first two digits (15). Rare so fine. ... 995

Splendid 1560 Zurich Thaler
Zurich. (15)60 thaler. D-8778. EF. Lustrous lilac-
gray with warm golden iridescence. A prize among
early thalers, sharp, nicely centered, and with a high
degree of aesthetic appeal. Date, simply 60, on re¬
verse above eagle. A second delightful example of
the design type, this even more rare by virtue ofits
outstanding quality. Seldom seen so fine . 1 ,995

Incredible Zurich Thaler
Circa 1560, Davenport-8783
Zurich. (1560) thaler. D-8783. Choice AU.

Lovely pale steel gray with warm golden high¬
lights. Superb! . 3,195

Pleasing Zurich City- View Thaler
Circa 1680

Zurich. (1680) City- View thaler. D-4655. EF.

Attractive lilac-gray with lighter high points.
Arms of Zurich on obverse, MONETA
REIPVBLICAE TIGVRINAE around, view of
Zurich on reverse, DOMINE CONSERVA
NOS IN PACE arcs above a beautiful addition to
the city-view thaler series, and just as beautiful an
addition to your collection! . 2,050

Switzerland

1934-B five francs. KM-S18. Fribourg Shooting
Festival issue. Choice Uncirculated. Deep golden

toning at the rims . 65

Another, this MS-65, prooflike. Fully brilliant. A

pleasing gem! . 99

1941-B five francs. KM-44. 650th Anniversary of
Confederation. MS-63. Choice and lustrous with
rich golden toning . 89

WORLD GOLD COINS

Austrian Netherlands

1752-R half sovereign. KM-17. Maria Thereas.
Choice Fine. Plenty oflustre in the recessed de¬
sign areas . 289

Brazil

Shipwreck 1753-R 6,400 Reis
Clive of India

Colonial. 1753 R 6400 reis. KM-172.1. AU-55.

This coin comes from the famed Clive if India wreck.
The present coin is basically Uncirculated, though
its surfaces are lighdy etched with seawater scale.
This coin’s original lustre still shines through in

places, and its eye appeal is immense . 999

Colonial. 1754 R 6400 reis. KM-172.1. AU-55.
Like the coin above, this piece is from the so-
called Clive of India wreck. The bright yellow gold
surfaces are lightly affected by the saltwater (and,
more notably and probably, coral deposits) but
generous areas of unaffected and lustrous surface
are still present. Unworn and full of eye appeal,
this coin is a golden piece of 18th-century mili¬
tary and trading history . 999

Colombia

Republic. 1831-RU escudo. PopayanMint. KM-81.2.
F-12 (PCI). Olive-gold with deeper highlights.
Struck from rusted and damaged dies, which was of¬
ten the case at Popayan. Die cud at date. Neat. .. 79
Republics de la Nueva Granada. 1846-UM 16
pesos. Popayan Mint. KM-94.2. VF-30
(PCI). Lustrous olive-gold with some attractive
orange at the rims. Free from unsightly circulation
marks, although some scattered, tiny planchet
flaws are noted, as struck . 589

Costa Rica

Counterstamped 1844-M Escudo

Central American Republic. 1844-M escudo. KM-
84. VF-20. Counterstamped (1857) for circula¬
tion within Costa Rica. Bright and lustrous
yellow gold with a nuance of olive iridescence.
Host coin and counterstamp both sharp and pleas¬
ing for the grade . 329

Cuba

1915 peso. KM-16. MS-66 (NGC). Intense lus¬
tre on frosty golden surfaces. Bach rose irides¬
cence adds to the overall charm of this little golden
beauty. A gem survivor from a scant mintage of
just 6,850 coins . 495

Egypt

Famous Farouk Portrait 1938
500 Piastres

1938 500 piastres. KM-373. Proof-65 (NGC).
Deeply reflective rich yellow gold. This large sized
gold coin features King Farouk. This scarce one
year type commemorates the Royal Wedding and
contains over an ounce of gold . 2,249

Finland

1910-L 20 markkaa. KM-9.2. MS-62. Frosty, lus¬
trous, golden, scarce; need we say more? .... 119

France

Outstanding Mint State
1717-A Louis D’or

1717-A Louis d’or. KM-430.1. MS-63. Frosty and
satiny yellow gold surfaces display strong lustre and
equally strong aesthetic appeal. A bright little beauty
of superb quality for the assigned grade. Somewhat
reflective in the fields. Nicely struck save for some
minor peripheral points where the design is slighdy
weaker than seen elsewhere on the coin. Youthful
head of Louis XV to left on obverse, Arms and A
mintmark (Paris) on reverse. Wow! . 3,950

German States

Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg-Hannover.
1750-S half goldgulden (thaler). KM-300.
EF-40. Highly lustrous yellow gold with few
marks of any note. A neat German States gold
coin (about U.S. quarter eagle size) that features
the titulature and portrait of England’s King
George II on the obverse, with German values

and legends on the reverse . 595

Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1717-HCH quarter
ducat. KM-770. AU-55. A frosty and lustrous
little golden orange beauty with rearing stallion
motif. Planchet slightly wavy, as struck, a com¬
mon occurence for these thin gold issues. .. 525

Mint State 1762-E Five Thalers
Famous Leaping Stallion Motif
Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1762-E five thalers.
KM-915. MS-63. A frosty Mint State specimen.
Satiny surfaces display a nuance of pale rose and
olive iridescence. Struck from clashed and rusted
dies. Famous leaping stallion motif on reverse. A

true value at our price . 1 ,750

Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. 1768-E (I.D.B.) five
thalers. KM-915. AU-58 (PCGS). A splendid,
lustrous orange-gold example of a scarce and
popular issue. Famous leaping horse motif on re¬
verse. Just fight rub and a few faint marks from

perfection . 1,495

Hall. 1746-CGL ducat. KM-35. MS-63,
prooflike. Bright and lustrous yellow gold. Ob¬
verse with ornate bust of Francis to right, reverse
with ornate and picturesque arms of Hall. A rarity
in all respects; just 550 examples of this pleasing
ducat were struck. The present coin must be
among the finest survivors of that tiny mintage, yet
we offer it at what seems a tiny price when com¬
pared to a U.S. rarity of the same stature. . 2,450

Impressive Proof 1813-TW Five Thalers
George III of England and Hannover
Hannover. 1813-TW five thalers. KM-101 / Pn-
4. Proof-64 (NGC). A delightful cameo Proof,
with frosty motifs set against mirrored fields. Ob¬
verse with tides and Arms of George III ofEngland,
whose family house also ruled Hannover. Reverse
with German titles and denomination as V

THALER. A classic issue . 3,695

Numberg(Nuremburg). 1700-GFN quarter ducat.
KM-250. Choice Uncirculated. A bright golden
example of this popular tiny issue, about the size
of our Type I U.S. gold dollars. Lamb of God on
globe with PAX on pennant motif, reverse with
Arms of Nurnberg. Prooffike. A sharply struck
specimen, and delightfully preserved for three

centuries as well! . 349

Nurnberg. Undated (1700). Klippe quarter ducat.
KM-252. AU-58, decidedly choice for the grade.
Klippe (diamond-shaped) with arms of city on ob¬
verse in beaded circle, lamb of God with pennant
(no PAX) on reverse in beaded circle, ornate fleur-
de-lis at each comer. Small but beautiful . 339

Klippe 1700 Half Ducat
Nurnberg. 1700 Klippe half ducat. KM-256.
Uncirculated, prooflike. Attractive honey gold
surfaces with bright yellow iridescence. Klippe
(diamond-shaped) with arms of city on obverse in
beaded circle, lamb of God on globe with PAX on
pennant on reverse, in beaded circle, ornate fleur-
de-lis at each comer. A fitting companion piece to
the klippe quarter ducat offered above . 569

Lovely 1700-GFN Two Ducats
Date In Chronogram
Nurnberg. 1700-GFN two ducats. KM-259.
AU-58. Date in chronogram. Impressively lus¬
trous pale olive-gold with frosty motifs and mir¬
ror fields. Lamb of God/Arms of Nurnberg

motifs. A beauty! . 2,150

Prussia. 1714-HFH quarter ducat. KM-132.
Uncirculated, prooflike. Lively cartwheel lus¬
tre on bright olive-gold surfaces. Bust of Friedrich
Wilhelm obverse, Arms of Prussia reverse.

This clipping, from the Los Angeles Times,
published sometime in late April 1943, was
sent by reader Larry Markel. It appears that
tons of coins were being shipped from the
West Coast to “an undisclosed Pacific base,”
where, presumably, soldiers and sailors used
them for the intended purpose.

Slightly rippled planchet, as often seen for these
small gold issues. An impressive coin despite its
diminutive (U.S. gold dollar size) stature. .. 675
Wurzberg. Undated (1724) half ducat. KM-
273. Uncirculated, prooflike. Bright yellow
gold with hints of olive iridescence. Arms of
Wurzberg obverse, sword and ribbons reverse.

U.S. quarter eagle sized . 625

Wurzberg. 1 779-R ducat. KM-409. AU-50. Lus¬
trous honey gold with deeper orange highlights.
Bust ofDuke Adam to right in diamond on obverse,
reverse with scene of Mary and Jesus in diamond.
Some light planchet adjustment marks (as struck) are
seen in a few places at the rim; they do not interfere
with the design nor do they detract in any way from
the overall appeal and quality of the coin 1 ,450

Great Britain — England

Important 1644 Triple Unite
Oxford Mint, Declaration Issue
Charles 1. 1644 triple unite. Oxford Mint, Dec¬
laration issue. KM-339. EF-45 (NGC). Rich
golden highlights on lustrous honey gold surfaces.
A simply beautiful example of this large and im¬
pressive English gold issue; impressive by virtue of
its size, quality, and the very fact that a large gold
coin such as this has survived the tumultuous times
since its minting without being melted! OXON
(for Oxford) below date on reverse. Rarity and
quality combine in a joyous celebration of the early

English coiner’s art. Rare so fine . 1 1,995

James II. 1688 guinea. KM-459.1. AU-53. Lus¬
trous olive-gold with strong eye appeal and a
minimum of circulation marks. A date that is fre¬
quently seen well-worn, with lustrous, high-
grade specimens such as the present piece available
but few and far between. Don’t miss out! 1 ,650

Outstanding 1748 Five Guineas
Choice Mint State

George n. 1748 five guineas. KM-586.2. MS-64

(NGC). Beautiful fully lustrous and deeply reflective
bright yellow gold. A remarkably choice coin, with
only a few minor hairlines keeping it from full gem
status. The five guinea denomination was the largest
gold coin Great Britain ever struck for general circu¬
lation — each one is a spectacular lump of gold
irregardless of condition. While few Britons would
ever have the wherewithal to carry a five guinea coin,
they nevertheless endured much “circulation” in
large transactions and many became quite worn as a
result; many more endured placement in jewelry, so
very few of those extant survive in this state of pres¬
ervation. The denomination would see its swan song
in 1753, and this 1748 issue was the second to last
struck. Unpriced above EF in any of the major cata¬
logues (KM, Freidberg, Seaby, Coincraft, etc.) and
certainly never in need of upgrading. A phenomenal
type coin which belongs in an advanced connoisseur’s
collection . 16,900

Lovely Pattern 1776 One Third Guinea

1776 Pattern one third guinea. KM-Pn55. Proof-

62 (PCGS). Lustrous honey gold with deep orange
and olive highlights. A lovely pattern issue, head of
George II to right on obverse, crown surmounted
by British lion on reverse. A rare issue that is decid¬
edly choice for the assigned grade . 2,295

George HI. 1804 quarter sovereign. KM-651.
MS-61 . Highly lustrous yellow gold with pleasing
orange highlights. Choice for the grade. This type
is more often seen lightly circulated, so this Mint

State piece may be just what you need . 539

George VI. 1937 half sovereign. KM-858. Proof-64
(PCGS). A splendid Proof half sovereign from the
coronation year of Geotge VI. Somewhat cameo in
appearance on the obverse, with a fully reflective re¬
verse. Choice overall, and a good value as such. 399

Hungary

1698-NB one-sixth ducat. KM-489. AU-55.

Rich golden orange toning on lustrous surfaces.
Leopold “the Hogmouth” on obverse, Madonna
and Christ child on reverse. A remarkable design
for such a tiny gold coin (U.S. gold dollar-sized).
Hurry on this one . 649

India

West Gangas. 1080-1138 pagoda. Mitchner-702.

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Choice VF. An impressive little gold coin with an
idealized and well presented elephant in war re¬
galia motif. An irresistible gold piece nearly 1,000
years old, essentially as sharp (and nearly as lus¬
trous) as the day it was struck . 189

Madras Presidency. Undated (1740-1807) pagoda.
KM-303. EF-40. Deep golden orange. One
standing figure on reverse, highly reminiscent of
Byzantine gold issues. Sharp and attractive, a cu¬
rious little piece of India’s coinage history. . 249
Madras Presidency. Undated (1740-1807) pagoda.
KM-304. Choice EF. Bright honey gold with
some deep rose highlights. Sharp and aesthetically
appealing. Three reverse figures . 249

Italian States

Genoa-Doges. Undated (1541-1545) scudo. Fr-
412. EF. Lustrous honey gold with deep rose
highlights. A beautiful (if somewhat crude) design,
with the reverse cross highly reminiscent of Span¬
ish issues of the era. Rare so nicely preserved. 619

Important 1578 Milanese Doppia
Milan. 1578 doppia. Choice Mint State. Highly
lustrous honey gold with some rose iridescence.
A sharp and nicely centered example of an issue
that is seldom found at the assigned grade. Stern
crowned bust of Philip II of Spain to right, titles
around, date below, reverse with Arms of Milan.

A beautiful coin in all regards . 3,195

Naples-Sicily. 1818 three ducati. KM-C127.
AU-50. Bright and lustrous yellow gold with de¬
cided olive highlights. Crowned head of Ferdinand
I to left on obverse, reverse with standing figure at

pedestal, shield and crown in hands . 1,250

Sicily. 1737 oncia. KM-C14A variation. Choice
AU. Frosty and fully brilliant, just a touch of cabinet
friction from a gem Mint State classification. Faint
planchet adjustment marks, as struck, noted in places
around the broad rim. Lovely reverse type with

perched eagle and radiant sun . 675

Tuscany. 1731 florin. KM-328. MS-64 (PCGS).A
frosty and highly lustrous olive-gold coin. A stirring
depiction of St. John the Baptist graces the obverse,
while a fanciful jleur-de-lis and legends grace the re¬
verse. Reverse die cracked in several places, adding
greatly to the overall charm and interest of this lovely
item. You’!! love this one! . 1,550

Meiji 30 (1897). 20 yen. KM-34. MS-64

(PCGS). Satiny, frosty olive-gold with delightful
underlyimg lustre. A rare item in most grades,
especially so in choice Mint State. A grand begin¬
ning to ajapanese gold type set . 3,450

Liechtenstein

1930-B 10 franken. KM-11. MS-63. Bright and

satiny rose gold surfaces display strong lustre.

Scarce so fine . . . 925

1930-B 20 franken. KM-12. MS-63 (PCGS).
Frosty and lustrous honey gold with rose irides¬
cence. A scarce issue in Mint State . 1495

Netherlands

Kampen. (1590-93) ducat. F-150. VF-30. Air at¬
tractive example of hammered gold coinage, with
generous amounts oflustre on yellow gold surfaces.
Crowned busts of Albert and Isabella face each other
on the obverse, Arms ofSpain reverse. Neat. 839
Utrecht. 1788 six stuivers. KM-lOla. Choice Un¬
circulated, prooflike. Glittering olive-gold with
frosty motifs and deeply mirrored fields. Somewhat
weak at the rims, as struck, otherwaise choice in
everyway. A lovely example ofa lovely design type.
Only 25 dates in the six stuiver series were struck in
gold between 1739, the first date, and 1794, the fi¬
nal issue, making for a fairly scarce design type, es¬
pecially so in choice Mint State . 1 ,595

West Friesland. 1637 ducat. KM-16. MS-62
(PCGS). Highly lustrous yellow gold. A nicely
struck example of one of the most poular gold
trade issues ofEuropean origin. These early duc¬
ats are typically found circulated, and are actually
quite scarce when found in Mint State. Priced to
be a great value! . 750

Portugal

1753 Treasure Peca or Four Escudos
“Clive of India” Wreck
Empire. 1753 peca (four escudos). KM-240.
AU-55. Technically Mint State, but with faint sea¬
water surfaces. This piece, like two pieces listed
above under Brazil, is from the Clive of India wreck.
While likely struck from Brazilian gold and featur¬
ing the same designs as the 6400 reis pieces struck
in Rio, this specimen was actually coined in Por¬
tugal. This coin and its Brazilian brethren were well
known in America as a “half jo” or “half
johannes,”so named for John VI of Portugal who
appeared on an earlier type. A golden beauty, with
some planchet striations from pre-striking adjust¬
ment and saltwater surfaces typical ofa shipwreck
coin (besides the miraculously well-curated coins
oftheS.S. Central America.) . 999

San Marino

1925-R 10 lire. KM-7. MS-65 (PCGS). A bright
and glistening gem of the highest order. Just
20,000 examples of the date were struck, with
1 6,000 of those melted at the mint before release,
leaving a net release figure of just 4,000 pieces.
The present coin must surely be among the fin¬
est survivors from the small quantity actually re¬
leased. A good value . 975

Spain

Impressive Cob Four Escudos
(1630-47) cob four escudos. Seville Mint. KM-
107.2. VF-20 or finer. Nice orange-gold with
plenty oflustre. A few tiny, hidden marks are seen
under low magnification, and are only mentioned for
the sake of accuracy. To the unaided eye, the present
piece is a visual and physical treat. Sharp in detail, and
with plenty of the design elements present on both
sides. If a picture truly says a thousand words, then

the accompanying photo says it all! . 1 ,995

1788-M two escudos. Madrid Mint. KM-74.1. F-
15. Much lustre remains on olive-gold surfaces.
Coins such as this probably circulated routinely in

the Americas . 269

1803-FM two escudos. Madrid Mint. KM-435.1.
AU-55 (PCGS). Highly lustrous and somewhat
prooflike olive-gold surfaces. Choice and attrac¬
tive . 349

1808-AI two escudos. Madrid Mint. KM-435.1.
AU-58 (PCGS). Bright and lustrous olive-gold

with prooflike reflectivity. A beauty . 399

1823-SR 320 reales. Madrid Mint. KM-566.
AU-55 (PCGS). Lustrous olive-gold. A rare
date from the Madrid Mint, one that goes
unpriced above EF in the Krause-Mishler refer¬
ence. A few faint marks are present, but the overall
integrity of the grade is upheld well. You can’t
beat our price — lower than the EF price in
Krause-Mishler! . 6,850

Sweden

1700 quarter ducat. KM-330. MS-61,

Prooflike. Bright and lustrous with frosty mo¬
tifs and mirror fields. Heavily armored ornate bust
of Charles XII to right on obverse, date and
crowned arms of Sweden on the reverse. A small
golden treasure, about the size ofa U.S. Type II
gold dollar. On a slightly wavy planchet,
absolutley as struck (not bent later), which adds a
certain flair to its quality and historicity .. 1,595

Important Mint State 1675 Ducat
A Beautiful Rarity

1675 ducat. KM-277. Choice MS-63, prooflike.

A dazzingly beautiful honey gold specimen with
intense lustre, a coin that is unpriced above EF in
the Krause-Mishler reference. Frosty on the high
points and reflective in the fields, with extraordi¬
nary charm and eye appeal overall. A touch of re¬
verse striking weakness is present, but all other areas
are crisp and bold. Obverse with laureated bust to
left, CAROLVS XI D G REX SVECLT around,
S ofSVECUE widely repunched, crowned Anns
and date at center of reverse, FACTVS EST
DOMINVS PROTECTOR MEVS around. A
beautiful coin that has exactly what every collec¬
tor desires — beauty, quality, and rarity. Undeniably

rare so fine . 12,895

1818-OL ducat. KM-409. AU-55. Lustrous and
frosty olive-gold with a touch of prooflike
reflectivity in the fields. Just 6,389 examples of the
date were struck, with many of the survivors from
that slim mintage well below the grade offered here.
Bust of Charles XIV to left on obverse, crowned
arms in garter on reverse, date below. Some light¬
ness of strike on the reverse, typical for the issue, but
still choice and pleasing for the grade . 1,150

Uncirculated 1719-LC Two Ducats
1719-LC two ducats. KM-372. Uncirculated,
prooflike. A lustrous yellow gold specimen with
frosty motifs and mirrored fields. Some light ob¬
verse planchet flaws are noted, as struck, but they
do little to detract from the “big picture” where
this lovely rarity is concerned. Unpriced above EF
in the Krause-Mishler reference, and quite rare in
Mint State. A few faint hairlines keep this from
the “choice” category, although the coin is cer¬
tainly choice within the assigned grade’s param¬
eters. Air sharp and attractive numismatic tribute
to Queen Ulrika Eleonora (1719-1720). . 9,250

Switzerland — Cantons

Bern. 1794 ducat. KM-148. EF-45. Rich golden
orange with prooflike surfaces. A choice coin for
the grade. RESPUBLICA BERNENSIS around
crowned Arms with bear on obverse,
BENEDICTVS SIT IEHOVA DEVS around
wreath, denomination and date within. .. 1,195
Bern. 1795 two duplones (doubloons). KM-
144. AU-55. Lustrous yellow gold with some ol¬
ive highlights, somewhat reflective in the fields.
Crowened arms of Canton Bern (a strident bear
on shield) on obverse, reverse with DEUS /
PROVIBET/1795 on three lines within wreath.
A beautiful specimen ofa popular and highly col¬
lectable issue, slightly larger than a U.S. $10 eagle
in size. Free of all but some trivial hairlines, and
guaranteed to please as such . 1,895

Impressive 1796 Two Duplones of Bern
Bern 1796 two duplones (doubloons). KM-
147. MS-61, prooflike. Lustrous honey gold
with frosty motifs and mirrored fields. Sharply
struck. Obverse with crowned arms of Bern, re¬
verse with standing Swiss Guard cavalier holding
pickaxe and fasces, date below. A classic Swiss
design in an outstanding state of preservation.
Tins is where quality collections of world gold
begin! As affordable as it is lovely . 4,150

Luzern. 1804-B 10 francs. Uncirculated,
prooflike. Rich honey gold with strong lustre and
good overall eye appeal. A lovely design with seated
Swiss Guard leaning on shield, XIX CANT on
shield, tree behind, SCHWEIZR EYDG:
around, reverse with crowned Arms of Luzem
splitting denominaiton, date below Arms, CAN¬
TON LUCERN around. Rare so nice. .. 2,450
Solothurn. 1789 quarter duplone. KM-55.
AU-55. Rich and lustrous yellow gold with some
olive iridescence. Crowned arms of Canton
Solothurn on obverse, armored Swiss Guard with
flag and sword on reverse, date to side. A touch
of striking weakness is seen at the centers, other¬
wise choice and a delightful coin overall.
Unpriced above EF in Krause-Mishler. U.S. quar¬
ter eagle-sized (for reference) . 850

Zurich. 1727 quarter ducat. KM-138. Choice
AU. Bright and lustrous yellow gold with
prooflike reflectivity on both sides. Obverse with
TIGURINAE REIPUBLICzE around Arms of
Zurich, denominaiton in small lozenge at bot¬
tom, reverse ANNO DOMINI and date in

wreath . 495

Zurich. 1736/25 overdate quarter ducat. KM-
138. AU-55. Deep orange lustre on flashy golden

surfaces. A beauty! . 589

Zurich. 1743 quarter ducat. KM-138. Uncir¬
culated, prooflike. Highly lustrous olive-gold
with impressive cameo contrast. A bright and at¬
tractive example of this popular design type. 649
Zurich. 1776 half ducat. KM-164. AU-58.
Rich orange lustre on frosty golden surfaces.
Struck in the year that America declared its in¬
dependence from Great Britain. A bold obverse
design features the lion, sword, and shield mo¬
tif of Zurich in a circle with TURICENSIS
MONETA REIPUB around, reverse with
IUSTITIA ET CONCORDIA and the date in
four fines within a scroll and crosses cornucopia

motif Neat! . 1,050

Another pleasing example of the date and
type, this Uncirculated and prooflike with rich

orange iridescence present . 1 ,095

A final example of the issue, this choice Uncir¬
culated with strong lustre and delightful eye ap¬
peal. Best of all, all of these half ducats come with

the All-American date 1776! . 1,250

Zurich. 1810-B ducat. KM-185. Uncircu¬
lated, prooflike. Rich golden orange surfaces
show strong lustre. A popular type, one that is
typically found in circulated grades. A grand op¬
portunity . 1,995

Switzerland

191 l-B 10 francs. KM-36. MS-63. Frosty and
highly lustrous with rich rose iridescence. A scarce
and low-mintage key date within the design type,
here priced as a great value . 475

Vatican City

Papal States. 1735 scudo d’or. KM-866. AU-

55. Rich and lustrous honey gold. Crowned
arms of Pope Clement XII on obverse,
LVMEN/RECTIS/1735 in three lines within
shield, sea shell above on reverse. A neat and af¬
fordable golden link to the Papacy of the 18 th
century . 925

WORLD CURRENCY,
MEDALS, ETC.

Currency

Great Britain. World War II era note. 19 March
1935 £5 “Operation Bernhard” note. Choice
AU. Upper right corner tear-canceled. Counter¬
feit £5 note made by Nazi Germany to disrupt
England’s economy during World War II. Made
on watermarked paper from plates that were
frighteningly close to the original plates. These
notes were made from plates engraved by POWs
in the German camps, POWs whose only alter¬
native was the gas chamber or some other horrible
fate. An intriguing numismatic link to one of the

world’s darkest tirnes . 89

Great Britain, World War II era note. 7 July 1936
£5 “Operation Bernhard” note. Choice AU.
Upper right comer tear-canceled. Another pleas¬
ing example of this interesting issue . 89

Germany. 1783 Masonic medal. Order of Golden
Sceptre. Gold-plated brass, with white and blue
cloisonne enamel work. Crowned Maltese cross
with starburst center, blue enamel lozenge at cen¬
ter with golden sceptre upon it. White enamel in
cross chipped in a few small areas, blue enamel
also slightly chipped at top and sides. Reverse en¬
graved, presented to “F.W.” Neat! Buy this one
for your Masonic friend or loved one . 469

Don’t miss our
book specials and
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This & That

REALLY? In his lifetime, Theodore Roosevelt read 20,000 books— according to a recent
front-page story in USA Today. This amazing number set us to thinking. Let’s see. ..if we assume
that Roosevelt, who was bom in 1 858 and who died in 191 9, started reading books at age 8,
and read continuously, including during his presidency (1901-1909) and during his trip to the
African jungles, he would have consumed more than one book per day. And, apparently,
Roosevelt didn’t read just any book, but really meaty ones, according to the same article:
tomes such as Nicholas Nickelby, Paradise Lost, and Nicolay and Hay’s 10-volume Abraham
Lincoln.

• • •

INTERESTING ARTICLE in Antiques magazine, by Jennifer Jensen, “Teaching Success
Through Play,” an overview of 1 9th-century board games. The introduction: “In 1843 W. and
S.B. Ives of Boston introduced Mansion of Happiness, one of the first board games published
in the United States. The goal of the game was to be the first player to reach the ‘Mansion of
Happiness,’ or heaven, by passing the virtues and vices of mankind along a 66 space road of
life. Fifty-five years later Parker Brothers of Salem, Massachusetts, published The Game of
Playing Department Store, in which each player attempts to amass the most material goods
during a shopping expedition. At first appearance, these two games have little in common, but
both taught 19th-century American children the value of success as it was interpreted at
different times during the century.”

• • •

H.S. RECENTLY COMMENTED to us: “Collecting National Bank notes has been afield ‘on
fire’ for quite a few years now, and your Baltimore sale of the Flannagan Collection brought the
message home to me, again. Now, that leaves Civil War tokens as the only 19th century
numismatic series that can be collected ‘by towns,’ inexpensively.” Comment: Among minted
items, yes. However, among paper items there are still many inexpensive items, including great
rarities, to be found in obsolete currency (using the Haxby study as a guide) and in scrip notes.

• ♦ •

INTERESTING comment on the “All Species Inventory” by the New York Times Magazine.
It seems that there are about 100 million species of living things in the world, and about 2%
to 3% have been classified. About 20% of the world’s species are beetles. This brings to mind
the possibility for an “All Coin Inventory.” In the American series, early issues have been
studied, sometimes to a fare-thee-well, and it is fairly certain that, say, 90% to 100% of the
varieties in such series as 1652-1682 Massachusetts silver, 1785-1788 Vermont coppers,
1793-1814 cents, and some others, have been classified. However, for certain other coin
varieties-say Lincoln cents-in which countless thousands of die pairs have been used, with
the differences between them being minuscule for a given date and mintmark, probably they
never will be classified. In fact, no one has ever made an estimate, even approximate, as to how
many different coinage dies have been used by the federal mints from 1792 onward, never

mind the additional pieces by private makers of coins, tokens, and medals.

• • •

NICE FIND: A 1 5th<entury Ming-dynasty jar purchased at an antique shop for $ 1 45 in the
1980s sold for $1,090,000 at Sotheby’s recently. ( Antique Trader )

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